Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability assessment is a systematic process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize weaknesses in systems, networks, or applications that could be exploited by threats.Key steps include:
Identification:
Discovering vulnerabilities through scanning.
Evaluation:
Analyzing the impact and likelihood of exploitation.
Prioritization:
Ranking vulnerabilities by severity.
Reporting:
Documenting findings and recommendations.
Remediation:
Implementing fixes for identified vulnerabilities.It is essential for maintaining security and protecting sensitive data.