Vulnerabilities are the gateways through which threats are manifested, says SANS Institute President Stephen Northcutt. Vulnerabilites in need of fixing must be prioritized based on which ones post the most immediate risk to the network. The big worry is in the “power of a pivot” — all the attacker needs is one toehold. The more apps companies deploy, the more complicated vulnerability management becomes. For company executives to grasp the importance of vulnerability management, it’s important to speak in a language they can understand.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2125921/vulnerability-management-the-basics.html