### Contents

- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

# Vulnerability Scanner Software Resources

##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Vulnerability Scanner Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data.

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- [**Articles**](#resources-articles)
- [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms)
- [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions)
- [**Reports**](#resources-reports)

## Vulnerability Scanner Software Articles

[![Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI719_Learn_Articles_Images_%5Bintrusion_detection%5D_V1a.png "Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner)

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### Vulnerability Scanners: Types, Benefits, And Top 5 Scanners
](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner)
Vulnerability scanners are crucial line of defense protecting web application from the fast evolving and dangerous cyberthreats.&nbsp;This software assesses your network and systems for vulnerabilities and reports the risks associated with them. There are many vulnerability scanning tools available in the industry, but as every organization's need varies, so does the best choice in vulnerability scanners.&nbsp;

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 ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi)

by Sagar Joshi

[![External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/vulnerability%20scanner%20software.jpg "External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/vulnerability-scanner-software)

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### External Threats Drive Popularity of Vulnerability Scanner Software
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Vulnerability scanner software is becoming increasingly popular as enterprises want to mitigate attacks from external entities, especially as hybrid and remote work scenarios have increased external endpoints.

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 ![Sarah Wallace](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sarah Wallace")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/sarah-wallace)

by Sarah Wallace

[![2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20trends%20in%20DevSecOps.png "2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-software-trends-2023)

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### 2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software
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This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.

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 ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello")
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by Adam Crivello

[![DevSecOps Trends in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/DevSecOps-1.jpeg "DevSecOps Trends in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-trends-2022)

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### DevSecOps Trends in 2022
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This post is part of G2's 2022 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. 

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 ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello)

by Adam Crivello

[![What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps?](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/ideas-whiteboard-person-working-7369.jpg "What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-devsecops-and-how-is-it-different-from-devops)

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### What Is DevSecOps, and How Is It Different from DevOps?
](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-devsecops-and-how-is-it-different-from-devops)
The golden age of DevOps software best practices has settled upon us like a cozy blanket of consistency. Within this utopia of perfect change management and well-oiled industry standards, a natural progression toward airtight cybersecurity called DevSecOps emerged.&nbsp; 

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 ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello")
AC

](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello)

by Adam Crivello

[![Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World](https://sell.g2.com/hubfs/close-up-photo-of-gaming-keyboard-2115257.jpg "Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World")](https://www.g2.com/articles/api-security-in-multicloud)

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### Analyzing API Security in the Multicloud World
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Modern applications send and receive an unfathomable amount of data at any given time. This flow of data is powered through application programming interfaces (APIs).

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 ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker")
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](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker)

by Aaron Walker

[![The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_279975967.jpeg "The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security")](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-on-cloud-security-conquering-container-security)

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### The G2 on Cloud Security: Conquering Container Security
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Containers — a lightweight VM alternative — are some of the most widely used cloud technologies associated with DevOps and agile software development today. Much of the hype behind containerization can be attributed to its agility, flexibility, and security.

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 ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker")
AW

](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker)

by Aaron Walker

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## Vulnerability Scanner Software Glossary Terms

[![Vulnerability Scanning](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Vulnerability%20Scanning.png "Vulnerability Scanning")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-scanning-definition)

[Vulnerability Scanning](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-scanning-definition)

What is vulnerability scanning, and why is it important as a software feature? Our G2 guide can help you understand vulnerability scanning, how it’s used by industry professionals, and its benefits.

by Adam Crivello

[![Penetration Testing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Penetration%20Testing.jpg "Penetration Testing")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/penetration-testing-definition)

[Penetration Testing](https://www.g2.com/glossary/penetration-testing-definition)

What is penetration testing and why is it vital in cybersecurity? Our G2 guide can help you understand penetration testing, how it’s used by security professionals, and the benefits of penetration testing.

by Adam Crivello

## Vulnerability Scanner Software Discussions

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Question on: Burp Suite
[Do you intend extend this software abilities to scan Servers?](/discussions/11896-do-you-intend-extend-this-software-abilities-to-scan-servers)

Hello, do you have any plans to extend the use of burpsuit on scanning for Vulnerabilities in Servers other than web application any time soon. Heads up would be appreciated.

No

Answered: Jameel Zarzari on September 3, 2019

[Your answer](/discussions/11896-do-you-intend-extend-this-software-abilities-to-scan-servers/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: Intruder
[Who is Intruder?](/discussions/about-intruder)

About Intruder

Intruder is a cloud-based vulnerability scanner that finds cybersecurity weaknesses in your digital infrastructure, helping you manage your attack surface and avoid costly data breaches.

Answered: Liam Dunne on February 24, 2021

[Your answer](/discussions/about-intruder/comments/new?remote=true)

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Question on: Intruder
[Will Intruder's scans damage my systems?](/discussions/safety-c5a12906-e3b1-45c9-8cf9-355ece492a98)

Safety

It's very unlikely that Intruder's scans will damage your systems. If this is a concern of yours, users have the ability to throttle scans.

Answered: Liam Dunne on February 24, 2021

No

Answered: Nigel Hodges CITP on February 24, 2021

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## Vulnerability Scanner Software Reports

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