Many information technology (IT) decision makers assume that performing a security vulnerability assessment is the same thing as risk analysis. However, these two processes are very different. Performing a security vulnerability assessment helps you determine what the existing holes and vulnerabilities . . .
Many information technology (IT) decision makers assume that performing a security vulnerability assessment is the same thing as risk analysis. However, these two processes are very different. Performing a security vulnerability assessment helps you determine what the existing holes and vulnerabilities are in your systems and networks at single moment in time.

A good security vulnerability assessment service will deliver a comprehensive report that includes detailed information about what exploits and possible threats your systems and networks are vulnerable to, and will rank these exploits and threats according to their risk levels. It should also include information about the exploits and threats, specifically naming them and describing how they work, and also provide recommendations for mitigating actions.

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