Microsoft Defender: Vulnerability Scan

Key insights

• Security vulnerability assessment: a focused review that finds and ranks weaknesses in systems and apps. It uses both automated scanners and manual checks to map risk quickly for teams to fix.
  
• Assessment process: define scope and build an asset inventory, run vulnerability scanning, verify findings manually, assign a risk rating, and produce a clear reporting package for stakeholders.
  
• Common findings include unpatched software, misconfigurations, weak credentials, exposed APIs, and issues from the OWASP Top 10. These are often easy to fix but high in impact.
  
• Tools and techniques: combine SAST for code, DAST for running apps, dependency scanners, config checks, and CVSS scoring; use threat modeling to prioritize fixes.
  
• Remediation and priorities: start with immediate fixes like patching and closing open ports, enforce least privilege, add monitoring, and retest to confirm closure.
  
• Best practices and value: shift testing left into development with CI/CD scanning, schedule regular assessments, set clear remediation SLAs, and track results to lower breach risk and meet compliance.
  

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