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Regular scans find the open doors in your network, servers and laptops before someone else does. You get a plain-English report and a short list of fixes, in order of risk.
Get a Free IT AssessmentA vulnerability scan is an automated check that looks for known weak spots in your systems. It finds missing updates, outdated software, open ports, weak settings and forgotten devices. Think of it as walking the building at night and trying every door. Most owners are surprised by what turns up. An old printer. A server nobody remembered. A firewall running software from three years ago.
Most attacks do not start with clever tricks. They start with a known flaw that never got fixed. Criminals run the same kind of scans against every business they can reach, and Atlanta offices are no exception. If your scan finds the flaw first, you fix it quietly. If they find it first, you find out the hard way. Scanning shifts that race in your favor.
A good scan is only half the job. The raw output of a scanner can run to hundreds of lines, and most of it does not matter to your business. What helps is a person who reads the results, removes the noise, and tells you which five things to fix this week. That is the service you are buying here: scans that run on a schedule, results that make sense, and fixes that actually get done.
Atlanta has a dense mix of small firms, medical groups, agencies and growing tech companies, and many of them share the same habits. Laptops that miss updates for weeks. A guest Wi-Fi network that touches the office network. A remote access tool set up years ago by someone who left. Each one is a quiet risk. Scanning finds them without disrupting anyone’s workday, because most scans run overnight or in the background.
Insurers, banks and larger clients also ask harder questions now. They want to know how often you check your systems and what you do with the results. A dated scan report with a record of fixes is a simple, honest answer. It also gives you something concrete to show an auditor or a new customer. You stop guessing about your exposure and start working from a list.
Everything below is part of one monthly plan. Pick a topic to see what is handled for you and how it works in a Atlanta office.
An internal scan looks at your network the way a person plugged into it would. It checks workstations, servers, switches, printers and Wi-Fi gear for missing updates and weak settings. This is where most forgotten problems live, because nobody looks at the old file server in the closet.
Scans run on a set schedule, usually weekly or monthly, and are tuned so they do not slow down your staff. If a new device joins the network, it shows up in the next report. You always have a current picture of what is connected.
An external scan checks everything your business exposes to the internet. That includes your firewall, VPN, email server, websites and any remote access tools. These are the doors attackers try first, because they can reach them from anywhere.
We look for open ports, outdated software and services that should not be public at all. A forgotten remote desktop port is a common find. Closing it takes minutes, but leaving it open can cost you a week of downtime or worse.
Laptops travel. They connect to home Wi-Fi, hotel networks and coffee shops. A scanner agent on each device checks for missing patches, old software and risky settings wherever the laptop happens to be, not just when it sits in the office.
This matters for teams that split time between Midtown offices and home. The results feed one report, so you see the whole fleet in one place. Devices that fall behind get flagged, and the fix usually goes out through normal patching.
Each scan ends in a short report written for business owners, not engineers. It lists what was found, how serious it is, what could happen if it is ignored, and what to do about it. Technical detail is attached for your IT staff, but the summary fits on one page.
Findings are ranked by real risk to your business, not just a generic score. A medium flaw on a server that holds client files can matter more than a high score on a spare laptop. We review the results with you and agree on what gets fixed first.
A report that sits in a drawer protects nobody. When your plan includes remediation, the same team that finds a flaw closes it. That means patching, changing a setting, retiring an old device or tightening a firewall rule, all tracked until the next scan confirms it is gone.
Urgent flaws, like an exposed server with a known exploit, are handled right away rather than waiting for the monthly cycle. Lower risks are bundled into planned maintenance windows after hours, so your staff keep working without interruption.
Lots of companies can fix a computer. These are the reasons Atlanta businesses give for choosing Stack Atlanta and sticking with us.
Our team knows which Midtown towers need paperwork before anyone enters the riser room, how summer storms affect power across the metro and how long it really takes to get from Downtown to Alpharetta at 5 p.m. That local knowledge turns into faster, calmer fixes.
Your network, devices and backups are watched day and night. Most problems are handled before anyone notices, and you get a plain explanation when something needs your decision.
A free assessment ends with a per-user quote listing every included service. No hourly surprises, no unexpected after-hours charges and no fine print about what counts as extra.
Every part of Atlanta has its own mix of buildings, networks and risks. Here is how scanning fits the businesses we see in each area.
Downtown offices sit in older towers with shared risers and strict building access. Managed IT here means coordinating with property management, keeping remote access reliable for MARTA commuters and scheduling heavier work after hours.
Law firms, agencies and tech teams in Midtown run on fast Wi-Fi, video calls and secure file sharing. They need dependable networks in busy high-rises and tight access control for client data.
Wealth managers, insurance agencies and professional offices in Buckhead hold sensitive financial data. Managed IT keeps that data protected, backed up and documented for audits and insurers.
Creative studios and startups in converted buildings along the BeltLine grow quickly and work from anywhere. Managed IT keeps onboarding simple and separates guest Wi-Fi from the business network.
Design firms, showrooms and production companies in West Midtown move large files every day. They need strong networks, solid backups and workstations that keep up with demanding software.
Corporate offices and medical groups around the Perimeter often connect several locations. Managed IT monitors those links and gives every site the same help desk.
Fast-growing tech and fintech companies in Alpharetta add people every month. Managed IT makes every new hire’s laptop, accounts and access ready before the first day.
Regional offices near the Galleria and The Battery often support staff across the northwest suburbs. Managed IT keeps those offices connected and supported without long waits for a visit.
Scanning and penetration testing are often confused. Here is how a managed scanning service compares with a one-time pen test and with doing nothing.
| Topic | Stack Atlanta | One-Time Penetration Test | No Regular Scanning |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Automated checks on a schedule, reviewed by a person | Skilled tester tries to break in by hand | Nothing checks for known flaws |
| How often | Weekly or monthly, ongoing | Usually once a year | Never, or only after an incident |
| Typical cost | Flat monthly fee, typically modest | Typically a larger one-time project fee | No fee until something goes wrong |
| Coverage | Every device & server on a schedule | Chosen targets during the test window | None |
| New flaws caught | Found in the next scan cycle | Only if they exist during the test | Found by attackers first |
| Output | Ranked fix list & trend reports | Detailed report of exploited weaknesses | No record to show anyone |
| Best for | Steady, ongoing risk reduction | Deep proof of how far an attacker could get | Nobody, it is the riskiest choice |
You move from hoping your systems are safe to knowing where they stand.
You see every server, laptop, printer and camera on your network, including ones nobody remembered.
Known flaws get closed before criminals find them.
Each finding is ranked so you fix the risky items first.
Dated reports prove you check your systems on a regular schedule.
Scanning works best as one part of a larger security plan. These pages cover the services that pair with it most often.
The full picture of protection, from email filtering to staff training and monitoring.
Penetration TestingA hands-on test that shows how far a real attacker could get once past the scan findings.
Managed Security ServicesOngoing monitoring and response so scan findings get fixed and new threats get watched.
Cyber Security ConsultingPlanning and advice for owners who need a security roadmap and a clear budget.
With our old provider, a broken laptop meant a ticket and a long wait. Now somebody picks up right away and most problems are gone before the call ends. The constant IT complaints in our office simply stopped.
We were worried about changing providers during our busiest season. The handover took about three weeks, email and files never stopped working and we received full documentation at the end.
Every repair used to come with its own invoice. Now it is one monthly amount, a short report and a conversation about upgrades before anything breaks. Budgeting for IT finally makes sense.
After a free assessment, you get a written quote with the scan scope, schedule and monthly price. No surprises, no long contract required to get started.
It is an automated check that looks for known weaknesses in your computers, servers, network gear and internet-facing systems. It finds things like missing updates, outdated software, open ports and weak settings. The result is a report listing each flaw and how serious it is, so you can fix the worst ones first.
Pricing typically depends on how many devices and locations you have. Many small and midsize offices pay a modest monthly fee, often bundled into a larger security plan. A one-time scan project costs differently. A free assessment lets us size it properly and give you a written quote.
No. A scan is automated and looks for known flaws across many systems. A penetration test is done by a skilled person who tries to actually break in and chain weaknesses together. Scans are cheaper and run often. Pen tests go deeper and usually happen once a year or less.
Most small and midsize businesses do well with monthly scans, and weekly for internet-facing systems. If you handle sensitive client or patient data, or your insurer asks for it, more frequent scanning makes sense. New servers or big changes should be scanned right away.
Properly configured scans rarely cause problems. We schedule them after hours and tune them to be gentle on older equipment. Before the first scan we ask about fragile systems, like older servers or medical devices, and handle those with extra care.
Yes. A small agent on each laptop checks for missing patches and risky settings wherever the device connects. Results go into the same report as your office systems, so remote staff are not a blind spot for your business.
You get a ranked report and a review call. Urgent items, like an exposed server with a known exploit, get fixed right away. Routine items are scheduled into maintenance windows. After each fix, a rescan confirms the problem is truly gone.
It often helps. Many insurers now ask whether you scan regularly and how you handle the results. A dated report and a record of fixes is a clear answer. We cannot promise lower premiums, but it supports a stronger application.
Usually not. The scanning tools are part of the service. For internal scans we may place a small virtual or physical scanner on your network, and install light agents on laptops. We handle setup and there is nothing for your staff to run.
Start with a free IT assessment. We review your setup, agree on what to scan, and send you a written quote. The first scan usually runs within days, and you get your first report with a clear list of what to fix first.
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A free assessment shows your biggest weak spots and what it would cost to close them.