A security analyst is tasked with the vulnerability management process in an organization that follows strict regulatory compliance. After the latest vulnerability scan, several issues have been identified, but due to resource constraints not all can be immediately addressed. Which of the following should be the FIRST step in prioritizing which vulnerabilities to mitigate?
Prioritize based on which vulnerabilities require a patch available from the software vendor.
List the vulnerabilities in descending order of asset criticality.
Apply risk management principles to determine the level of threat each vulnerability poses to the organization.
Rank the vulnerabilities based on the potential scope of impact alone.
Prioritization and escalation are fundamental steps in vulnerability response and management. Using the risk management principles to assess the level of threat posed by each vulnerability is the best way to prioritize them, as it takes into account their potential impact on the organization and regulatory requirements. Patch requirement is an important consideration, but it should be assessed after determining the risk level. Scope of impact is part of the risk assessment rather than the first step. Asset criticality is only one aspect of the risk and does not provide a complete prioritization on its own.
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