Ditch Vulnerability Scanners: A Smarter Approach to Exposure Management with runZero Alongside Endpoint Agents

The world has changed — and it’s time for our approach to IT risk management to change as well. Traditional vulnerability scanners were effective… in an era that’s long gone. Today, with hybrid environments, remote work, IoT devices, and unmanaged assets — we need something better.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce a new approach from runZero, combining the best of both worlds: precise data from EDR agents and the powerful discovery capabilities of runZero.

Why are traditional scanners failing?

Vulnerability scanners were created for a time when networks were predictable and assets were easy to access. Today, they are:

• slow,

• inaccurate,

• problematic for OT and IoT environments,

• and often miss the riskiest assets — the ones that can’t be scanned in a traditional way.

They also generate tons of alerts… most of which don’t really matter. Sound familiar?

You already have the real data at your fingertips

If you’re using EDR agents, you already have access to authenticated vulnerability data.
That’s better than waiting for the next scheduled scan, digging through credential vaults, and hoping nothing gets overlooked.
But there’s one “but” — an agent won’t tell you if a vulnerability is truly exposed to attack.

That’s where runZero comes in.

runZero sees what agents can’t

The runZero platform is built for comprehensive exposure management. It detects and identifies every asset — whether it’s a cloud server, an OT device, a branch router, or a forgotten computer under a desk.

It uncovers:

• Unmanaged or completely unknown devices

• Services running on unusual ports

• Open databases with default credentials

• Improper bridging between internal and external networks

• Segmentation and configuration issues that could cost you millions

This isn’t just scanning — it’s a full, contextual map of your attack surface.

runZero + agents = the perfect match

Modern exposure management isn’t about having more tools — it’s about having a smarter approach.

Thanks to runZero’s integrations with EDR agents, you can:

• Enrich asset data with OS and operational status

• Import full software inventories

• Combine vulnerability data with insights into which assets are actually exposed to risk

And of course — stay compliant with audit and regulatory standards like NIS2 and ISO 27001.