Shining light on cyber risks
Vulnerability Assessment as a Service (VAaaS)
Fast | Affordable | Professional
No software to buy. No team to hire. Just clear insight into your cyber risk.
- Identify security weaknesses before attackers do
- Get clear, actionable remediation guidance
- Meet compliance requirements and avoid reputational damage
Prevention is cheaper than a cure. Can you afford to wait?
About us
Dark Nuvens delivers Cyber Risk and Compliance Assessments tailored to organisations that need effective security insights without the overhead of buying tools or hiring security experts.
We offer this as a fully delivered service. You don’t need to install software, manage dashboards or interpret technical data. We handle everything.
Technically skilled and certified team
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Offensive security (OSCP)
- Kaspersky labs Pentester (non-western methodologies)
Our team is deeply experienced and has worked with small to large enterprises in private and public sectors across Africa and beyond.
We combine digital assessment, enriched threat intelligence, expert insights to provide thorough, contextual, remediation guidance to efficiently mitigate threats.
Thorough security & vulnerability assessments
With your permission, we assess your IT environment, identify gaps, and recommend actions to strengthen your security and reduce risk.
Expert & certified technicians
Our certified cybersecurity specialists follow trusted frameworks like CIS and NIST to ensure your business stays protected and compliant.
Scalable services
We are committed to your long-term success and offer scalable cybersecurity solutions that grow with your business. We keep you protected today and into the future.
Platforms we assess include
What we do
Cybersecurity risk and compliance doesn’t need to be complex or expensive…
- We help African businesses stay secure and compliant without needing to hire costly in-house teams or invest in expensive cyber tools.
- Provide enterprise-level analysis and remediation guidance at a fraction of the cost of doing this internally.
- Serve small to medium businesses and large organisations that lack internal cybersecurity capacity or simply want an independent view of their risk posture.
With threats evolving faster and faster, Dark Nuvens is your partner in staying one step ahead.
Who we do it for
Finance & Banking
Stay compliant with FSCA, POPIA and global standards. Identify weaknesses in systems that process transactions, credit info and customer data.
Healthcare
Protect patient information and meet local health data laws. Our assessments help prevent breaches that could result in fines and reputational damage.
Retail & eCommerce
Secure customer data, payment platforms and supply chains. We help ensure you don’t fall victim to ransomware or credit card fraud.
Education
Whether you’re a school or university, we help secure networks, student data and learning platforms from malicious attacks.
Government & Public Sector
We help departments and municipalities meet digital trust expectations, secure citizen data and reduce national cyber risk exposure.
Technology & SaaS
Your clients expect you to be secure by design. We offer regular checks and third-party assurance that your platforms meet current security standards.
How we do it
We assess your IT landscape to detect cyber risks and vulnerabilities so you can resolve them to protect your organisation and ensure compliance.
What you get
How we do it
We assess your IT landscape to detect cyber risks and vulnerabilities so you can resolve them to protect your organisation and ensure compliance.
Security & Compliance Assessment Service
(Applies to Essential, Professional and Enterprise packages)
- Identify all connected cyber assets, including internal devices, servers and external-facing resources.
- Eliminate blind spots in your infrastructure to ensure security controls are comprehensively addressing your entire attack surface.
Compliance Gap Analysis
- Benchmark your security posture against local (POPIA), regional (GDPR) and global frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
- Provide a maturity-level assessment of your controls.
Vulnerability Detection
- Identify known software and configuration vulnerabilities.
- Categorise risk based on severity (critical, high, medium, low).
- Highlight unpatched systems, exposed services and weak configurations.
Risk Prioritisation
- Rank findings by business impact and exploitation likelihood.
- Recommend remediation actions based on meaningful threat intelligence.
- Mitigate exposures by establishing SLAs for remediation that you can track and report progress against.
External Attack Surface Assessment
- Discover and map connections to your internet-facing assets, whether internal or external to your networks, so you can assess the security posture of your public facing cyber assets.
- Assess the complete 360-degree view of your full attack surface to better understand how attackers could gain access via the internet and help guide preventative action to reduce cyber risk.
Web Assets Assessment
- Gain visibility into your web applications’ page structure and layout so you can understand your risk.
- Comprehensive and accurate vulnerability analysis for modern web applications to remove security blindspots.
- Scan your applications, including those built with modern web frameworks like JavaScript, AJAX, HTML5 and Single Page Applications.
Assessment service packages
Essential
Ideal for small teams<250 devices / assets
Professional
Ideal for growing businesses<750 devices / assets
Enterprise (Quote Based)
Ideal for regulated sectors>750 devices / assets
Add-ons
Custom quotes are available for tailored requirements
External Assessment
Attack AnalysisUnlimited devices / assets
Web Assets Assessment
Threat DetectionPer web app
Web Assets Assessment
Custom SetupQuoted on request
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Vulnerability Assessment, and how is it carried out in our company?
A Vulnerability Assessment involves identifying, evaluating, and prioritising security vulnerabilities within your IT infrastructure. This includes scanning systems, networks, applications, and hardware for potential security issues that could be exploited. In our company, we identify weak points, perform scans, analyze the findings, and provide a comprehensive report with recommendations for improvement.
How often should we conduct a Vulnerability Assessment to ensure our IT systems’ security?
Question: How frequently should Vulnerability Assessments be conducted to maintain IT system security?
Answer: Ideally, these assessments should be carried out at least twice a year or whenever there is a significant change in infrastructure, such as implementing new applications or altering the network. The frequency can also be adjusted according to the level of risk and your specific business needs.
What is the difference between Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, and do we need both?
Question: How does Vulnerability Assessment differ from Penetration Testing, and are both necessary?
Answer: A Vulnerability Assessment identifies vulnerabilities across the entire system, whereas Penetration Testing focuses on exploiting specific vulnerabilities to gauge their potential risk. Both methods complement each other, and it is highly recommended to utilise both for optimal protection.
Is there a guarantee that our company’s data and information will be safeguarded during and after the assessment?
Question: Will our data and information be securely handled during and after the assessment?
Answer: Yes, we adhere to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) policy to ensure your data is not shared or misused without permission. Our team is trained to manage sensitive data securely, following industry security standards.
Do your services comply with international information security standards like ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI-DSS?
Question: Are your services in alignment with international information security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS?
Answer: Yes, our services comply with various international information security standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and other industry-wide benchmarks.
How does this assessment assist us in meeting regulatory or compliance requirements like GDPR?
Question: How does the assessment help us fulfill regulatory or compliance requirements, such as GDPR?
Answer: Our assessments ensure your systems adhere to regulatory requirements concerning data protection, like GDPR. We identify vulnerabilities that could lead to compliance breaches and help you address them.
What kind of reports will we receive upon completion, and will they include risk analysis and mitigation priorities?
Question: What types of reports will we get after the assessment, and will they include risk analysis and suggestions for mitigation?
Answer: You will receive a detailed report listing identified vulnerabilities, their risk levels, and recommended remediation steps. The report will also prioritise mitigation actions based on the severity of the vulnerabilities.
What are the qualifications and experience of the team performing the VA?
Question: What qualifications and experience does the team conducting the Vulnerability Assessment have, and do they possess professional certifications like CISSP, CEH, OSCP?
Answer: Our team comprises seasoned cybersecurity professionals with international certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP. They have extensive experience across various industry sectors, including finance, technology, and telecommunications.
Does the fee include post-report support or consultation?
Question: Does the fee cover post-assessment support or consultation?
Answer: Our fees typically cover vulnerability analysis and reporting. Additional remediation support or consultation can be provided as an extra service based on your needs.
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