Vulnerability Monitoring Service
About the Vulnerability Monitoring Service
The service is a scheduled and regular non-intrusive external vulnerability scan to assess vulnerabilities.
It can help you to identify and prioritise which actions to take to improve your organisation’s cyber security levels.
Benefits
The VMS can:
Improve your organisation’s cyber security and increase patient safety.
Contribute towards your Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) return by achieving the vulnerability assessment requirements.
Fulfil your obligations under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) directive and prepare for the cyber security element of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.
Provide resource efficiencies and improved effectiveness by targeting known vulnerabilities.
Who the service is for
This service is currently available for all NHS Trusts, CCGs and CSUs.
What the scan involves
You need to provide the IP ranges that need scanning. This list needs to be reviewed periodically to ensure it's still valid.
An independent team will carry out the scanning. This involves a detailed technical review of your organisation’s perimeter, identifying any risks and issues.
After the scan
You'll receive a detailed report within 10 working days of the assessment, outlining the highest risks and critical areas. The report will include suggested actions, along with how we can support your organisation.
To support progress, we offer a range of services to help with remediation.
Register for the service
To register for the service, email exeter.helpdesk@nhs.net.
Please include the following information for two suitable contacts in your organisation:
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Names
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Job roles
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Email addresses
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Phone numbers
The team will be in touch to confirm which IP addresses to scan.
Last edited: 10 June 2021 3:20 pm