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K. A. CochranCybersecurity Essentialshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0432-8_5

5. Securing Strength: A Comprehensive Guide to Vulnerability Assessment

Kodi A. Cochran1  
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Infrastructure, WV Dept of Shared Administration, Charleston, WV, USA
 

As we continue our learning journey, Vulnerability Assessment is next to take the stage, carefully deployed to identify and address potential weaknesses within digital systems. At its essence, vulnerability assessments are a systematic and proactive process, purposely designed to evaluate digital infrastructures comprehensively. This chapter navigates through the broad realm of vulnerability assessments, shedding light ...

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