securityassessment
Security assessment is a structured process to evaluate the security posture of an information system, its data, networks, applications, and supporting processes. The goal is to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and policy gaps that could be exploited and to determine the effectiveness of controls in mitigating risk.
Assessments may focus on different objectives, such as vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, compliance assessment, or penetration
Standards and frameworks guiding security assessments include NIST SP 800-30 and 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls,
Tools commonly used encompass vulnerability scanners, static and dynamic application security testing, endpoint protection analytics, and
Challenges include scope creep, false positives, limited access, and balancing thoroughness with operational impact. Ethical and