Vulnerability Management: Finding and Fixing Security Weaknesses
Cyber attackers constantly search for weaknesses in systems, applications, networks, and devices. A vulnerability that remains unaddressed can become an entry point for malware, data theft, ransomware, or unauthorized access. Vulnerability Management is the continuous process of identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and remediating security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. What is Vulnerability Management? Vulnerability Management is more than simply running a security scan. It is an ongoing security process that helps organizations: Discover vulnerabilities Assess their potential impact Prioritize the most critical risks Fix or mitigate vulnerabilities Verify that remediation was successful Continuously monitor for new weaknesses The goal is to reduce the organization's overall attack surface. Why is Vulnerability Management Important? Organizations may have thousands of devices, applications, cloud resources, and user accounts. Managing security weaknesses manually...