Vulnerability scanners are tools designed to continuously monitor applications and networks for security weaknesses. They maintain an updated database of known vulnerabilities and perform scans to detect potential exploits. Companies use these scanners to evaluate their applications and networks against existing vulnerabilities and to uncover new ones. Typically, these scanners generate detailed analytical reports on the security status of the application or network, along with recommendations for addressing identified issues. While some vulnerability scanners function similarly to dynamic application security testing (DAST) tools, they focus on scanning rather than simulating attacks or conducting penetration tests.