Vulnerability Management (OBJ .)

Vulnerability Management

• Systematic process for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and mitigating vulnerabilities
• Goals
  • Maintain secure and resilient cybersecurity posture, minimize security breaches, and manage risk effectively

Study Topics

• Identifying Vulnerabilities
  • Recognizing weaknesses in systems, applications, and networks
  • Critical first step for building a robust security posture
• Threat Intelligence Feeds
  • Provide essential information on emerging threats
  • Proactive identification and mitigation of vulnerabilities
• Responsible Disclosure Programs
  • Framework for ethical reporting of discovered vulnerabilities
  • Fostering collaboration between security researchers and organizations
• Analyzing Vulnerabilities
  • Evaluating severity and potential impact
  • Prioritizing remediation efforts effectively
• Vulnerability Scans
  • Employing scanning tools and methodologies
  • Systematically searching for vulnerabilities
• Assessing Scan Results
  • Comprehensive analysis of gathered data
  • Determining vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention
• Responding and Remediating
  • Developing effective response strategies
  • Promptly addressing and reducing exposure to potential threats
• Validating Remediation
  • Ensuring remediation actions effectively mitigate vulnerabilities
  • Confirming the security of systems
• Vulnerability Reporting
  • Communicating findings and remediation progress
  • Maintaining transparency and facilitating decision-making