TST 205 – Performing Vulnerability Scans

Course Overview

Performing vulnerability scans is a necessary first step to evaluating the security of an organization’s network and helping protect organizational data and assets; this includes assessing, mitigating, and reporting on any security vulnerabilities that exist in an organization’s systems and software.

Topic includes:

• Enumerating Platforms, Software Flaws, and improper configurations
• Formatting Checklists and test procedures
• Measuring vulnerability impact
• Analyzing vulnerability scan reports and results from security control assessments