Word of the Day – February 2, 2019

vulnerability scanning

Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun An inspection of the potential points of exploit on a computer or network to identify security holes. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
Organizational Task The purpose of this task is to identify weaknesses in systems, services, and devices that could be used by hackers to target an organization's private network. (used 120 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Organizational Task The purpose of this task is to identify security vulnerabilities of computing systems in a network in order to detect areas where a system could potentially be threatened or exploited by hackers attempting to gain unauthorized access. (used 1 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural vulnerability scannings
Plural Possessive vulnerability scannings'
Possessive vulnerability scanning's

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