Many businesses believe their annual insurance vulnerability scan keeps them safe.
It doesn’t.
These scans are designed to tick compliance boxes. They don’t uncover the real security gaps that attackers exploit every day.
Why Insurance Scans Miss Real Threats
Insurance-provided scans are built for audits, not attackers.
They usually:
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Run monthly (or even annually)
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Check only the top 5,000 known vulnerabilities
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Scan limited ports instead of full ranges
This means new misconfigurations or lesser-known vulnerabilities can remain undetected for weeks — or indefinitely.
For businesses managing regulatory compliance, this creates a dangerous assumption. Data protection regulations require demonstrable security measures, not just compliance documentation. A missed vulnerability exposing customer data creates regulatory exposure beyond insurance coverage.
Proactive Scanning: Going Beyond the Checklist
Our approach at Si Futures uses OpenVAS to scans the entire CVE database, not just the top 5000. We examine all TCP ports and UDP ports, ensuring no hidden service goes unchecked.
And instead of waiting for a monthly cycle, our scans run nightly across all client IP ranges.
This means when a configuration change introduces risk, we see it within hours — not weeks.
When we detected the open SSH port for our client, we contacted them immediately. The vulnerability was secured and verified within 24 hours.
From Reactive to Proactive Security
The fundamental difference lies in approach. Insurance scanning is reactive – checking for known problems after they’ve become widespread. Our methodology is proactive – identifying misconfigurations and vulnerabilities before they become exploitation vectors.
It’s the difference between catching a cold early and ending up in intensive care.
The Power of Integration
Because Si Futures manages both connectivity and security, our vulnerability scanning isn’t an isolated service, it’s integrated into how we deliver uptime, reliability, and protection.
We know the infrastructure, the IP ranges, and the business priorities behind them.
That means we can:
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Prioritise vulnerabilities based on real business impact
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Avoid the noise of generic risk scores
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Fix issues faster
When security and connectivity live under one roof, you get complete visibility and accountability.
Business Intelligence, Not Technical Reports
Traditional vulnerability reports list technical findings without business context. Our approach translates technical discoveries into business intelligence.
When we identify a vulnerability, we explain the business risk, provide remediation guidance, and verify the fix. Clients receive actionable intelligence rather than technical documentation requiring additional interpretation.
For businesses preparing for regulatory audits, this translates directly to compliance preparation. Instead of explaining why monthly insurance scans provide adequate protection, businesses can demonstrate continuous vulnerability monitoring with documented remediation processes.
The Partnership Difference
Most ISPs treat security as someone else’s responsibility. We recognise that connectivity and security are inseparable in modern business operations.
Your ISP’s IP reputation affects your business when vulnerabilities are exploited. Our brand appears on the services you use daily. This shared responsibility drives us to implement security measures that protect both your business and our service integrity.
When choosing connectivity services, ask whether your provider is actively scanning for vulnerabilities on your behalf.
The difference between basic service delivery and partnership protection might be the vulnerability that seldom gets exposed.
