Vulnerability scanner: A software tool that assesses computers, networks, or applications for known weaknesses, generating a list of vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker. It is an essential part of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy to proactively identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D2: Information security risk management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D4: Security Operations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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