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Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability Lifecycle

This course will teach you how to navigate the vulnerability lifecycle, assess risks using industry frameworks, and utilize security tools to strengthen defenses.

Intermediate
36m
(3)

Created by Mike Woolard

Last Updated Apr 25, 2025

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Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability Lifecycle

This course will teach you how to navigate the vulnerability lifecycle, assess risks using industry frameworks, and utilize security tools to strengthen defenses.

Intermediate
36m
(3)

Created by Mike Woolard

Last Updated Apr 25, 2025

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What you'll learn

Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and understanding how to identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities is crucial for protecting systems from exploitation. In this course, Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability Lifecycle, you’ll learn to assess vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and understand remediation strategies. First, you’ll explore how vulnerabilities are discovered, disclosed, and managed, gaining insights into the vulnerability lifecycle and ethical disclosure practices. Next, you’ll discover how to assess risk using frameworks like CVSS, DREAD, and STRIDE, learning how to prioritize vulnerabilities based on impact and exploitability. Finally, you’ll learn how to use industry-standard tools like OpenVAS and Burp Suite to analyze vulnerabilities and recommend remediation or mitigation strategies. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of vulnerability analysis needed to assess security risks, make informed remediation decisions, and strengthen an organization’s security posture.

Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability Lifecycle
Intermediate
36m
(3)
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Mike Woolard - Pluralsight course - Vulnerability Analysis: Vulnerability Lifecycle
Mike Woolard
19 courses 4.5 author rating 306 ratings

Mike is an information security manager who has worked in the IT field for 17+ years. The focus of Mike's career now centers on pentesting and risk assessments. An active member in the infosec community and attends or speaks at various conferences.

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