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OUTSCAN review

#9 of 22 in Network Vulnerability Scanners

A cloud scanner for network discovery, authenticated assessment, compliance, and PCI checks.

8.2/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

OUTSCAN is a cloud-based network vulnerability scanning platform from Outpost24 for organizations assessing internet-facing and internal infrastructure. It is suited to teams that need network discovery, authenticated scanning, endpoint assessment, compliance checks, PCI DSS perimeter and verification scanning, scheduled scans, and web-based reporting. The platform is accessed through web and API interfaces and supports Windows and Linux environments. Single sign-on through SAML identity providers adds an option for organizations aligning access with an existing identity service.

Its strongest capability is coverage across different assessment methods. Network host discovery uses ARP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP probes, while authenticated scanning supports SMB, SSH, and WinRM credentials. Agent-based vulnerability assessment extends coverage to endpoint systems, and compliance scanning can check security standards and operating-system policies. Scheduled scans support recurring assessment workflows, while integrations with Amazon, ArcSight, Atlassian Jira, CyberArk, and ServiceNow can connect findings and infrastructure context with adjacent systems. This combination makes OUTSCAN a fit for teams that need more than unauthenticated perimeter scanning.

The main purchasing consideration is the product transition. Outpost24 is moving customers from the classic OUTSCAN interface to its Portal platform and replacement scanner solutions, with OUTSCAN Classic and HIAB scheduled to reach end of support on January 31, 2027. Buyers should therefore evaluate the migration path alongside current scanning requirements. OUTSCAN is a strong choice for organizations seeking cloud-based discovery, credentialed assessment, compliance workflows, and PCI verification in one platform. Teams wanting a narrowly focused scanner or a simple self-serve purchase may prefer an alternative with a smaller scope or clearer online buying process.

OUTSCAN pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Discovers hosts with ARP, ICMP, TCP, and UDP probes
    • Combines authenticated, agent-based, compliance, and PCI scanning
    • Connects with Jira, CyberArk, ArcSight, Amazon, and ServiceNow
  • Where it doesn't
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Classic OUTSCAN and HIAB support ends January 31, 2027
    • Portal migration and replacement scanners may require transition work

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