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LegalAug 6, 20269 min read

Is It Legal to Scan a Domain You Don't Own?

The unspoken question behind every external security scan. Where the legal lines actually sit, why 'legal' and 'welcome' are different questions, and the authorization practice good MSPs follow.

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TopicsLegalSecurity ScanningAuthorizationMSPCFAA
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  • What an External Scan Actually Does
  • Where the Legal Lines Sit (US View)
  • Legal Is the Wrong Bar
  • The Practice That Makes the Question Disappear
  • But the Underwriter Didn't Ask Permission
  • The Bottom Line
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