(www.WebHosting.Info)  FireHost, Inc., a managed hosting provider, today announced a web application security scanning solution provided for free to SMBs. The company says that the hacker security scanning provides detailed reporting on website and web application vulnerabilities.

The company articulates that many small and medium – sized businesses do not have the resources or expertise necessary to test for website and web application vulnerabilities. It further adds that when a small business website gets hacked, it puts every current and potential customer who visits the site at risk of receiving a malware installation.

Chris Drake, President of FireHost said, “We see customers being attacked every day, so in addition to application firewall protection we perform website penetration testing behind our security layer. We feel it’s important to extend hacker prevention services to every client. Our reports empower them to take an active role in website security by protecting sensitive corporate data such as credit card information and customer data before an incident occurs.”

“Common web components can easily become outdated and susceptible to hacking attempts as web developers adjust code. Daily vulnerability scanning helps ensure protection from hackers. For clients who require immediate notification of a website security breach, we have automated daily vulnerability scanning available to highlight vulnerabilities as they appear,” says Ken Richardson, Senior Security Engineer at FireHost.