SCAN Security Posture Assessment (SPA) is meant to establish the current baseline security of
the network and systems by discovering known vulnerabilities and weaknesses, with the intention of
providing incremental improvements to tighten the security of the network and systems.
Security is concerned with the protection of information access,
integrity, reliability and availability. The degree of protection
required depends on the value of the information and this, in
turn, dictate the security measures needed and afforded.
Information security is implemented by systems, policies, and
procedures. Vulnerabilities in the systems present a threat to
the information it protects, and if successfully exploited will
result an impact. Measures intended to counteract against
potential threats are called counter measures.
The purpose of a counter measure is to eliminate or reduce the
likelihood or impact of a threat on an information asset. Thus,
the objective of a Security Posture Assessment uncovers the
potential threats to the information assets, and is therefore, an
indispensable starting point in avoiding undesirable impacts.
This is indispensable for organisations to require the highest
possible assurance and confidence that their networks and
systems are protected. |
