# Scanward

> Scanward is an external security scanner and attack surface monitoring platform for SMBs, agencies, and MSPs. It continuously monitors domains for security issues and delivers a single A-F security grade.

Scanward scans six security dimensions: SSL/TLS certificates, DNS records, HTTP security headers, email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), uptime, and domain registration expiry. It runs automated scans on a schedule, alerts teams when something breaks or degrades, and provides remediation guidance.

## Target Users
- Small and medium businesses without a dedicated SOC
- IT managers and sysadmins responsible for domain security
- Digital agencies managing client domains
- MSPs (Managed Service Providers) monitoring customer infrastructure

## Key Features
- External attack surface monitoring with A-F security grading
- SSL certificate monitoring and expiry alerts
- DNS record monitoring, DNSSEC validation, dangling CNAME detection
- HTTP security headers checking (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, Permissions-Policy, Referrer-Policy)
- Email authentication monitoring (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Domain registration expiry monitoring via RDAP and WHOIS
- Uptime monitoring
- Scheduled rescans with plan-based intervals (24h free, 12h pro, 6h agency)
- Email alerts for grade drops, SSL expiry, domain expiry, unreachable domains, score drops
- Branded PDF security reports
- Free tier: 1 domain, Pro: 10 domains ($29/mo), Agency: 50 domains ($79/mo)

## Free Tools (no signup required)
- SPF Record Generator: https://scanward.com/tools/spf-generator/
- DMARC Record Generator: https://scanward.com/tools/dmarc-generator/
- SSL Certificate Checker: https://scanward.com/tools/ssl-checker/
- DNS Lookup Tool: https://scanward.com/tools/dns-lookup/
- Security Headers Checker: https://scanward.com/tools/security-headers/
- WHOIS Lookup: https://scanward.com/tools/whois/

## Blog & Guides
- What Is External Attack Surface Management (EASM)?: https://scanward.com/blog/what-is-easm/
- The Complete Guide to SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: https://scanward.com/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-guide/
- 7 Security Headers Every Website Needs: https://scanward.com/blog/security-headers-guide/
- DNSSEC Explained: What It Is and How to Enable It: https://scanward.com/blog/dnssec-explained/
- SSL Certificate Monitoring: Prevent Expiry Downtime: https://scanward.com/blog/ssl-certificate-monitoring/
- Domain Expiry Monitoring: A Hidden Security Risk: https://scanward.com/blog/domain-expiry-monitoring/
- Check Your Domain Security Score in 30 Seconds: https://scanward.com/blog/domain-security-score/
- Scanward vs Hardenize: Security Monitoring Compared: https://scanward.com/blog/scanward-vs-hardenize/
- Domain Security Scanner: How to Scan Your Domain for Vulnerabilities: https://scanward.com/blog/domain-security-scanner/
- Subdomain Takeover: What It Is and How to Prevent It: https://scanward.com/blog/subdomain-takeover/
- Website Security Grade: What It Means and How to Improve Yours: https://scanward.com/blog/website-security-grade/
- DNS Monitoring: Why You Need It and How to Set It Up: https://scanward.com/blog/dns-monitoring/

## Links
- Website: https://scanward.com
- Dashboard: https://app.scanward.com
- Tools: https://scanward.com/tools/
- Blog: https://scanward.com/blog/
- FAQ: https://scanward.com/faq/