Question 1

What is EightScope?

Accepted Answer

EightScope monitors your website, DNS, email and public infrastructure. It examines internet-facing systems connected to a verified domain and reports exposed assets, misconfigurations and Essential Eight risk indicators.

Question 2

Does EightScope require DNS verification?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You verify domain ownership with a DNS TXT record before scanning. This keeps scans authorised and tied to domains you control.

Question 3

What scan types does EightScope offer?

Accepted Answer

Quick, standard and full scans. Quick is a fast external preview. Standard and full add broader discovery, monitoring options and deeper checks. Full includes the complete marketed module set.

Question 4

Is EightScope a penetration test or DAST tool?

Accepted Answer

No. EightScope performs external attack-surface checks. It does not perform destructive exploitation, authenticated application testing or full DAST.

Question 5

Does an open port automatically mean there is a vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

No. An open port means a network service appears reachable. Severity depends on the service, exposure, configuration and available evidence.