Scanward Blog

Practical guides on domain security, email authentication, and attack surface monitoring.

Domain Expiry Monitoring: Why Your Domain's Expiration Date Is a Security Risk

An expired domain can be snatched by anyone and used for phishing or brand hijacking. Learn how RDAP-based monitoring and automated alerts prevent this.

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Scanward vs Hardenize: Which Security Monitor Fits Your Budget?

Hardenize targets enterprises with sales-driven pricing. Scanward starts free at $0/month. An honest feature-by-feature comparison to help you choose.

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What Is External Attack Surface Management (EASM)?

Learn what EASM is, why it matters beyond enterprise security teams, and how to start monitoring your internet-facing assets for vulnerabilities.

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SSL Certificate Monitoring: Why Expiry Alerts Save You From Downtime

Expired SSL certificates cause browser warnings, lost revenue, and SEO penalties. Learn how continuous monitoring and expiry alerts prevent outages.

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DNSSEC Explained: What It Is and How to Enable It

DNS was designed without authentication. DNSSEC fixes that. Learn how it works, why it matters, and how to enable it on every major registrar.

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How to Check Your Domain's Security Score in 30 Seconds

Learn what a domain security score measures, how to check yours for free, and quick wins to improve your grade from C to A.

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7 Security Headers Every Website Needs (And How to Add Them)

A practical guide to HSTS, Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and the other headers that protect your site from common attacks.

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The Complete Guide to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

Everything you need to know about email authentication — what each record does, how to set them up, and how to prevent your domain from being spoofed.

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