When preparing a vulnerability management report, which of the following elements should be given the highest priority to communicate effectively with stakeholders?
A comprehensive list of all vulnerabilities without prioritization
Risk score
Historical data of all previously identified vulnerabilities
Recommended action plans for potential future vulnerabilities
List of affected hosts, irrespective of the severity of vulnerabilities
Detailed mitigation steps for low-risk vulnerabilities
Risk score should be given the highest priority when preparing a vulnerability management report for effective communication with stakeholders. The risk score correlates with the potential impact a vulnerability may have on the organization and helps stakeholders understand the urgency and importance of addressing the vulnerability. Mitigating high-risk vulnerabilities is crucial to protecting an organization's assets; therefore, the risk score is essential for prioritization. Understanding the affected hosts, mitigation, and recurrence is important but secondary to the immediate need of addressing the riskiest vulnerabilities.
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