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Vulnerability Assessment

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Pronunciation
[vul-nuh-ruh-bil-i-tee uh-ses-muhnt]
Analogy
Like inspecting a building for structural cracks, fire hazards, and code violations before occupancy.
Definition
A systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing security weaknesses in applications, networks, and smart contracts.
Key Points Intro
Assessments uncover and rank security gaps for remediation planning.
Key Points

Asset inventory: catalog systems, dependencies, and interfaces

Automated scanning: use SAST, DAST, and SCA tools

Manual review: expert analysis of logic flaws and misconfigurations

Risk prioritization: score vulnerabilities by impact and exploitability

Example
A DeFi platform conducts quarterly vulnerability assessments, combining MythX scans, OWASP dependency checks, and manual contract reviews to produce a remediation roadmap.
Technical Deep Dive
Assessment methodology follows frameworks like OWASP ASVS and NIST SP 800-115. Tools generate detailed reports with CVSS scores. Remediation tickets track fixes in issue trackers, and follow-up scans verify closure.
Security Warning
Assessments are snapshots; continuous monitoring and patch management are required to maintain security posture.
Caveat
High volumes of findings can overwhelm teams; focus on critical assets and risk-based prioritization.

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