Vulnerability assessments and management are critical for cybersecurity professionals to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation efforts, reduce the attack surface, comply with regulatory requirements, and continuously improve an organization's security posture. Without these activities, organizations are at risk of cyber threats that can cause significant financial and reputational damage. In this series, you will learn about various vulnerability scanning concepts and methods. You will also, learn how to analyze the output and data in order to better prioritize and mitigate vulnerabilities.