True or False: The numerical severity rating from vulnerability scanning tools should be the primary factor when determining the remediation order of identified security vulnerabilities.
False
True
This statement is false. While numerical severity ratings (such as CVSS scores) provided by vulnerability scanning tools are valuable inputs, they should not be the primary factor for determining remediation order. Effective vulnerability management requires a risk-based approach that considers multiple factors beyond just the technical severity score.
A comprehensive remediation prioritization approach should incorporate:
Relying primarily on numerical severity ratings can lead to misallocation of security resources, where high-scored vulnerabilities on low-value assets are addressed before moderate vulnerabilities on business-essential systems. This approach may leave the organization exposed to more impactful risks while focusing on technically severe but contextually less significant vulnerabilities.
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