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Threat and Vulnerability Management process

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A process that includes vulnerability assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing. Also included in the process is the cataloging of the assets that are in scope, assigning value and importance to those resources, and mitigating or eliminating any vulnerabilities discovered during the process.

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A process that includes vulnerability assessments, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing. Also included in the process is the cataloging of the assets that are in scope, assigning value and importance to those resources, and mitigating or eliminating any vulnerabilities discovered during the process.