The right scanning frequency depends on your app, development speed, and risk tolerance. Here's how to build a scanning schedule that works.
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At minimum: Before every production deployment and monthly as a baseline. For vibe-coded apps, scan after each significant coding session with AI tools. The more frequently your code changes, the more frequently you should scan.
Every deployment to production should be preceded by a security scan
Why: Catches vulnerabilities before they reach users
New features, refactors, or significant updates warrant a scan
Why: AI-generated code often introduces new vulnerabilities
New packages or library updates can introduce vulnerabilities
Why: Third-party code is a common attack vector
Regular scheduled scans catch issues that slip through
Why: New vulnerabilities are discovered regularly in existing code
Any security event should trigger a comprehensive rescan
Why: Validates fixes and ensures no other issues exist
Critical business milestones deserve extra scrutiny
Why: High visibility increases attack likelihood
AI-generated code introduces vulnerabilities more frequently than traditional development. Each prompt-to-code session can add new security issues that weren't there before.
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Run Free Security ScanAt minimum: before every production deployment and monthly as a baseline. For vibe-coded apps, scan after each significant AI-assisted coding session. For regulated industries, daily or continuous scanning may be required. The key is consistency—regular scans are more valuable than occasional deep scans.
No. A single scan only captures vulnerabilities at one point in time. New vulnerabilities are discovered daily, dependencies get updated, and code changes introduce new issues. Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Plan for regular recurring scans.
Technically no, but there are diminishing returns. Scanning unchanged code daily provides little value. Focus scans on: after code changes, after dependency updates, and on a regular schedule (weekly/monthly). Automated CI/CD integration makes frequent scanning practical.
Both, but for different purposes. Scan staging/preview environments before deployment to catch issues early. Scan production to verify deployed code and catch any environment-specific issues. Production scanning should be less aggressive to avoid impacting users.
Automate scans in CI/CD so they run without manual intervention. Use fast scans for pull requests and more thorough scans for releases. Only block deployments for critical issues. This provides security coverage without significantly slowing development.
It varies by standard: PCI-DSS requires quarterly scans by approved vendors, HIPAA requires regular risk assessments, SOC 2 requires continuous monitoring. Check your specific compliance requirements, but internal scanning should exceed these minimums.
Last updated: January 16, 2026