Proactive Vulnerability Scanning - An Explainer

If you've detected unusual scanning activity that looks like a potential exploit, this page is for you. Read on for a summary of KYND's proactive scanning activity and how it works.

Who are you?

We are KYND, a cyber-risk management company that conducts targeted, authorised security testing to help organisations identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. If you've detected unusual scanning activity that looks like a potential exploit, that could be part of our proactive vulnerability scanning. 

What Is Proactive Scanning?

Proactive scanning is a critical component of modern cyber risk management. We systematically test for software vulnerabilities using methods that:

• Respect system integrity

• Protect data confidentiality

• Identify potential security weaknesses before they can be exploited

Our Scanning Approach

• We target high-impact, critical vulnerabilities

• Our methods are designed to test without compromising system performance

• We use advanced techniques to accurately identify potential risks

Authorisation and Consent

Our scans are conducted with:

• Explicit permission from organisations

• Implicit authorisation through agreements with insurers, investors, and risk management partners

Why This Matters

Cyber threats are evolving rapidly. Proactive vulnerability scanning allows organisations to:

• Identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them

• Better understand their cyber risk exposure

• Take preemptive action to strengthen security

Not an Attack - A Protection Strategy

The scanning activity you've detected is part of a carefully managed, ethical security assessment process. We are not attempting to breach or damage your systems.

Flexibility and Transparency

We understand the sensitivity of infrastructure scanning. That's why we:

• Maintain a flexible blocklist for IP addresses, domains, and ranges

• Provide clear communication about our scanning activities

• Offer straightforward opt-out mechanisms

Our Commitment

At KYND, we're dedicated to making cyber risks manageable and helping organisations build robust digital resilience.