The purpose of vulnerability management includes:
1. To identify exposures to internal and external threats: By conducting vulnerability assessments and scans, organizations can pinpoint weaknesses in their systems that could be exploited by both internal and external threats such as hackers or malware.
2. To track assets and the risks that affect them: Vulnerability management helps organizations keep track of their assets (hardware, software, data) and assess the associated risks. This enables them to prioritize security measures based on the criticality of assets and potential impact of vulnerabilities.
3. To uncover vulnerabilities and reduce their exploitation: Through vulnerability management practices like regular scanning, patching, and remediation efforts, organizations can discover vulnerabilities in their systems and applications. By addressing these vulnerabilities promptly, they can minimize the risk of exploitation and strengthen their overall security posture.
