ZeroSSL Protection Scans & Reports explained

January 27, 2025 18:52

ZeroSSL Protection offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you secure your website. Two of the key features are Surface Scans and Core Scans, along with detailed Risk Analysis Reports and SSL & TLS Reports.
Here’s a breakdown of what these features do and how they can help you protect your website.

Surface Scans

Surface Protected

Surface Scans are designed to test your website’s security from the outside. These scans provide a high-level overview of your domain’s security posture by identifying potential vulnerabilities that are visible to external users.

Key Benefits of Surface Scans:

External Vulnerability Detection: Identifies issues like open ports, misconfigurations, and exposed services.
Quick Assessment: Provides a fast and efficient way to monitor your website’s security.
Regular Monitoring: Ensures your domains remain secure by continuously scanning for new threats.

Availability

Surface Scans are performed by the Malware, CSS, SQL Injection & Platform Scan.
The Scans are available for everyone, however, results are limited to customers with the Protection Add-on, starting at $15 a month.

Core Scans

Core Protected

Core Scans go beyond the surface to conduct an in-depth analysis of your website’s security. These scans are more comprehensive and are designed to detect vulnerabilities, malware, and harmful URLs that Surface Scans might miss.

Key Benefits of Core Scans:

In-Depth Analysis: Detects hidden malware, malicious code, and other internal vulnerabilities.
Detailed Insights: Provides a thorough evaluation of your website’s security, including file-level scans.
Proactive Protection: Helps you address potential issues before they can cause harm.

Availability

Core Scans are peformed by the Malware & Database Protector.
The Scans are available for customers with the Protection Add-on, starting at $15 a month.

Reports

Risk Analysis Report

The Risk Analysis Report is generated based on the findings from all Scans and other metrics we were able to obtain from your website. This report categorizes security information into Content, Application, and Reputation scores, giving you a clear overview of your domain’s current status and health.

What’s Included in the Risk Analysis Report:

Content Score: Evaluates the security of your website’s content, including potential vulnerabilities in your files and scripts.
Application Score: Assesses the security of your web applications, including any potential weaknesses in your code.
Reputation Score: Monitors your domain’s reputation, ensuring it hasn’t been blacklisted or flagged for malicious activity.

SSL/TLS Reports

The SSL/TLS Report provides detailed information about the SSL/TLS certificates installed on your website, helping you to ensure that your certificates are properly configured and up to date.

Availability

Reports are availabled for everyone, however, Advisories & Recommendations are limited to the Protection Add-on, starting at $15 a month.

Ready to Secure Your Website?

Together, these features offer a complete security solution, helping you protect your website from both external and internal threats. With Protection, ZeroSSL provides everything you need to keep your website secure. Start using these features today and take proactive steps to protect your online assets.

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