The most common output of a vulnerability assessment is a detailed list of identified vulnerabilities, each accompanied by a severity level (e.g., low, medium, high, critical). This output helps organizations prioritize remediation efforts based on risk levels.
* Purpose:Vulnerability assessments are designed to detect security weaknesses and misconfigurations.
* Content:The report typically includes vulnerability descriptions, affected assets, severity ratings (often based on CVSS scores), and recommendations for mitigation.
* Usage:Helps security teams focus on the most critical issues first.
Incorrect Options:
* B. A detailed report on overall vulnerability posture:While summaries may be part of the report, the primary output is the list of vulnerabilities.
* C. A list of potential attackers:This is more related to threat intelligence, not vulnerability assessment.
* D. A list of authorized users:This would be part of an access control audit, not a vulnerability assessment.
Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:
Refer to Chapter 5, Section "Vulnerability Management," Subsection "Vulnerability Assessment Process" - The primary output of a vulnerability assessment is a list of discovered vulnerabilities with associated severity levels.