Internal vs External Vulnerability Scanning: Key Differences

Most organisations run vulnerability scans, but many only scan from one direction, usually the outside. That leaves an entire attack surface unexamined. Understanding internal vs external vulnerability scanning is essential because each type targets a fundamentally different set of risks, and skipping either one creates blind spots that attackers are happy to exploit. External scans […]

NIST Vulnerability Management Framework: What It Is And Why

Most organisations know they need to manage vulnerabilities. Fewer know how to do it in a structured, repeatable way that actually holds up under scrutiny. That’s where the NIST vulnerability management framework comes in: a set of guidelines and publications from the National Institute of Standards and Technology that provides a clear methodology for identifying, […]

NIST Penetration Testing Guidelines: SP 800-115 In Practice

NIST SP 800-115 remains one of the most referenced frameworks for planning and executing security assessments, yet many organisations struggle to translate its guidance into practical, repeatable processes. If you’re searching for NIST penetration testing guidelines, you likely need more than a summary of the document; you need a clear understanding of how to apply […]

Vulnerability Management Roles And Responsibilities Defined

A vulnerability scan flags 200 critical findings overnight. The report lands in someone’s inbox, but whose? Without clearly defined vulnerability management roles and responsibilities, those findings sit untouched while the window of opportunity for attackers stays wide open. It’s a scenario we see regularly at TrustedIA when onboarding new clients for our managed security services […]