What is Vulnerability Assessment?
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Updated 2026-02-05
The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system. Often uses automated scanning tools combined with manual review.
Understanding Vulnerability Assessment
Vulnerability assessments systematically examine systems for security weaknesses. They typically combine automated scanning tools with manual verification to reduce false positives. Results are prioritized by severity and business impact to guide remediation efforts.
Examples
- Running automated security scanners against web applications
- Reviewing configuration for security misconfigurations
- Checking software versions against known vulnerabilities
- Assessing network security posture
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