Network Security Assessments: What They Are And Why You Need Them

This document provides a concise guide to network security assessments—explaining the difference between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, outlining a five-step risk assessment methodology (inventory, vulnerability assessment, testing, remediation, continuous monitoring), and emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring to detect and mitigate breaches; it also highlights SecurityScorecard as a tool to continuously scan and manage enterprise security posture.