> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.threatdefence.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.threatdefence.com/attack-surface-management/vulnerability-scanning.md). # Vulnerability Scannning ## Overview ThreatDefence Vulnerability Scanning continuously assesses external systems for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated software. Results are ingested into the platform and correlated with SOC workflows for monitoring, prioritization, and remediation tracking. *** ## How It Works * External assets (IP ranges) are scanned periodically (by default, weekly). * Scans can also be run on-demand as required. * The scanning engine checks against vulnerability databases (e.g., CVE, CPE mappings) to identify issues. * Detects exposed services, weak configurations, and outdated versions. * Findings are normalized and ingested into the ThreatDefence platform. * Results are available in dashboards and reports, and can be escalated through SOC workflows. * Vulnerabilities are mapped to CVSS scoring and assigned a priority level. * If a vulnerable system generates security alerts, correlation rules automatically highlight it for immediate action. *** ## How to Activate Vulnerability Scanning To enable vulnerability scanning for your organization, contact your ThreatDefence representative.\ Provide your public IP ranges and advise on your preferred scan schedule, including day & time preference as well as frequency of the scanning. (e.g., weekly, monthly). *** ## Vulnerability Reports All vulnerability findings are available in the **Analyst Console**, while summary reports can be exported from our **Customer Portal**. Reports include: * Detected vulnerabilities (with CVSS scores and severity). * Affected IPs and services. * Historical trend of vulnerabilities over time. * Export options (PDF) for offline analysis and reporting. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.threatdefence.com/attack-surface-management/vulnerability-scanning.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.