A security analyst is prioritizing vulnerability scan results using a risk-based approach. Which of the following is the most efficient resource for the analyst to use?

The correct answer is B. Common Vulnerability Scoring System. CVSS provides a standardized, numerical severity rating for each vulnerability, enabling an analyst to efficiently rank and prioritize scan findings based on objective risk metrics.

Submitted by jaden.t· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

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ABusiness impact analysis
BCommon Vulnerability Scoring System
CRisk register
DExposure factor

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CVSS provides a standardized, numerical severity rating for each vulnerability, enabling an analyst to efficiently rank and prioritize scan findings based on objective risk metrics.

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