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Mastering Cybersecurity: Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices
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Mastering Cybersecurity: Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices

by Dr. Jason Edwards
June 2024
Intermediate to advanced
791 pages
17h 23m
English
Apress
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D. J. EdwardsMastering Cybersecurityhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0297-3_11

11. Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

Dr. Jason Edwards1  
(1)
Cibolo, TX, USA
 

Vulnerability assessment is a comprehensive process aimed at identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities within a system. This system can range from a computer network to a building, a supply chain, a health system, or any other entity that faces potential risks. The concept revolves around understanding and uncovering weaknesses that threats could exploit, whether cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or operational failures. The importance of vulnerability assessment is manifold. ...

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