The Panoptic Blog

Why External Network Vulnerability Scanning Crucial for Compliance

If your organization handles sensitive data, you've probably spent more time than you'd like thinking about compliance. HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2... the list of acronyms alone is enough to give you a head...

What are External Network Vulnerabilities?

Network Vulnerabilities Every network has weak spots. Some are obvious, like a server still running software from 2016. Others are subtle — a firewall rule that's slightly too permissive, or a ...

What are Application Vulnerabilities?

Application Vulnerabilities Explained Application vulnerabilities are weaknesses in software applications that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to a system, steal data,&...

How to Configure and Run Scans Using The API

Update September 27, 2025: This API guide is now deprecated. If you would like to learn more about integrating with the Panoptic Scans API, please click here.   Once you're registered, configur...

Easy Steps to Run a Vulnerability Scan with Panoptic Scans

Getting started with your first vulnerability scan is easy, just follow these few quick steps.   Create a free account here: https://panopticscans.com/register   If you are not registe...

Is Vulnerability Scanning Required for SOC2 Compliance?

Why Vulnerability Scans Matter for SOC2 Compliance If your organization handles customer data, you've probably heard of SOC2. Maybe your sales team keeps getting asked for a SOC2 report on calls, or ...