Vulnerability assessment

Vulnerability assessment is a methodology that aims to identify exploitable weaknesses within information systems. It’s important to emphasize that vulnerability assessment is not just a tool; it requires multiple tools and relies heavily on the tester’s skill and adherence to a systematic process to ensure a high-quality assessment.

Due to their complexity and insecure design, modern information systems often develop many vulnerabilities over time. A vulnerability assessment may uncover hundreds or thousands of these vulnerabilities across your environment. To effectively secure your organization, you must have an efficient means of triaging and prioritizing the discovered vulnerabilities. Understanding your business’s priorities will help you protect information systems in an order that reduces risk most effectively for your organization. Several methods can be used to scan your network for existing vulnerabilities, including the following...