
The true cost of CVEs: Go beyond vulnerabilities
Triaging and patching, plus meeting compliance demands, all bog down modern software teams — and divert time away from development.
Learn More about The true cost of CVEs: Go beyond vulnerabilitiesA cyber risk assessment identifies, analyzes, and evaluates risks associated with an organization's digital assets, systems, and operations. It provides a structured way to understand potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the potential business impact of cyber incidents. A well-executed assessment helps prioritize cybersecurity efforts based on actual risk rather than assumptions.
As digital threats evolve in complexity and frequency, businesses must understand where they are most vulnerable. Cyber risk assessments:
A typical assessment includes:
Assessments can be manual, supported by frameworks, or driven by tools like risk scoring platforms and attack surface management solutions.
Term | Focus Area | Key Difference from Cyber Risk Assessment |
---|---|---|
Vulnerability Assessment | Technical flaws in systems | A subset of risk assessment that focuses only on known weaknesses. |
Threat Intelligence | External threat behavior | It feeds into risk assessments but is not risk-specific in itself. |
Penetration Testing | Simulated attacks | Tests specific systems; doesn't provide a holistic risk view. |
Risk Register | Documentation of risks | A byproduct or outcome of a complete cyber risk assessment. |
Triaging and patching, plus meeting compliance demands, all bog down modern software teams — and divert time away from development.
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