| Scanning software is purpose built to check for vulnerabilities in the information system and hosted applications and is also used to enumerate platforms, software flaws, and improper configurations. Organizations are required to scan for vulnerabilities in information systems and hosted applications on an organization defined frequency and/or randomly in accordance with an organization defined process. Scanning software includes the capability to scan for specific functions, applications, ports, protocols, and services that should not be accessible to users or devices and for improperly configured or incorrectly operating information flow mechanisms.
Rationale for non-applicability:
The MDM SRG covers applications used to detect the presence of unauthorized software. |
