How is VeilScan different from Intruder?

Intruder is a credentialed scanner that also scans from the inside. VeilScan is external-only and uses a proof-based model: every Critical or High finding must include reproducible exploit evidence before it appears in your report. VeilScan also includes a Business Impact Score that translates findings into business risk language, and attack path analysis that chains findings into breach narratives.

How is VeilScan different from Detectify?

Detectify focuses on web application scanning using a crowd-sourced vulnerability database. VeilScan adds asset discovery, port scanning, TLS and email security checks, cloud misconfiguration detection, and proof-based verification of all Critical and High findings. VeilScan also includes compliance mapping for ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and PCI DSS in each PDF report.

Is VeilScan better than running a manual penetration test?

VeilScan and a manual penetration test serve different purposes. A pentest is a time-boxed, human-led assessment that goes deep. VeilScan is continuous, automated, and external-only. They are complementary: use both for full coverage. VeilScan covers the 11 months between annual pentests and catches regressions the pentest would miss because it runs continuously.

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VeilScan vs Other Attack Surface Management Tools

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Quick Answer: VeilScan differs from other scanners through its proof-based model — every Critical and High finding must include reproducible exploit evidence before reaching your report. Combined with attack path analysis, a Business Impact Score, and compliance-ready PDF reports, VeilScan is designed for startups and SMBs without an in-house security team.

What makes VeilScan different from other scanners?

Most vulnerability scanners report everything that might be vulnerable — based on version numbers, banner strings, or pattern matching without confirming exploitability. The result is a long list of potential issues that requires a security expert to triage.

VeilScan uses a proof-based model. Every Critical finding must include a reproducible artifact demonstrating real impact: a captured HTTP response, a confirmed exploit trigger, a verified DNS takeover. Findings that cannot be proven are automatically downgraded. The result is a shorter, verified list that a CTO can act on without security expertise.

VeilScan also adds attack path analysis (chaining individual findings into breach narratives), a Business Impact Score (translating technical severity into business risk), and compliance mapping tables (for ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS) in every PDF report.

How does VeilScan compare to enterprise ASM platforms?

Enterprise attack surface management platforms like Mandiant ASM, CyCognito, or Censys ASM are designed for large organisations with dedicated security teams. They carry enterprise pricing (often $50,000+ per year), require security expertise to operate, and produce output designed for security analysts rather than CTOs or founders.

VeilScan is designed for the 5–200 employee market: automated pipeline, no security expertise required to interpret results, proof-based findings that reduce noise, and pricing that starts at £49/month. The output — plain-language findings, Business Impact Score, board-ready PDF — is designed for founders and CTOs, not analysts.

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Which detailed comparison should you read next?

VeilScan vs Intruder — external-only proof-based scanning vs credentialed scanning
VeilScan vs Detectify — full-pipeline external ASM vs web app-focused scanning
VeilScan vs DIY Pentest Tools — automated reporting vs running Nmap, Nikto, and Burp yourself
VeilScan vs Manual Penetration Testing — continuous monitoring vs point-in-time assessment
Best Attack Surface Management Tools for Startups — roundup of options with pricing and positioning

What are the most common questions?

Does VeilScan replace other security tools?

No. VeilScan complements your existing tools. If you run annual penetration tests, VeilScan covers the 11 months in between. If you use a WAF or SIEM, VeilScan provides external visibility those tools cannot. VeilScan is an external-only scanner — it covers what is visible from the public internet and does not replace internal scanning, SAST, or DAST tools.

Is there a free trial to compare for myself?

Yes. The free plan includes one lifetime scan of one domain with no credit card required. You can see your own results — subdomain enumeration, port scanning, TLS and email checks, cloud misconfiguration signals, and Medium and Low findings — before deciding whether a paid plan is right for you. Start your free scan.

What if I already use a managed security service?

VeilScan can run alongside a managed security service provider (MSSP). Some MSSPs use VeilScan's reports as external evidence for clients. If you are evaluating whether VeilScan overlaps with your current tooling, contact hello@veilscan.net and we can help you assess the gaps.

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