CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 16

Understanding Various Activities Associated with Vulnerability Management

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 4.3 (Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Identification methods

• Analysis

• Vulnerability response and remediation

• Validation of remediation

• Reporting

This chapter provides a comprehensive guide to vulnerability and risk management in cybersecurity. Beginning with various identification methods like vulnerability scanning and application security, it explores real-time threat feeds and the secretive corners of the dark web. This chapter also looks at penetration testing, responsible disclosure programs, and bug bounty ...