Vulnerability assessment tools are critical components in information security management. Their function is to pinpoint potential security flaws before an attacker exploits them. Various methods and solutions can be employed to conduct a vulnerability assessment. Choosing a suitable assessment strategy is crucial in reducing an organization’s risks.

This subtopic of CEH Module 5 provides an overview of the diverse strategies, solutions, and tools utilized for vulnerability assessments.

Different Approaches for Vulnerability Assessment

When evaluating vulnerability assessment methods, four primary types emerge: product-based solutions, service-based solutions, tree-based assessment, and inference-based assessment.