What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

by Fredin Sebastian , IT Systems Administrator , Qatar Business Management Holding Group(QBMHG)
4 years ago

We shoud focus on both. But should focus more on  vulnerabilities. Bacause thease are makeing theats.

What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

by tebib djillali , حارس أمن , بيات للخدمات الإطعام والفندقة
5 years ago

Cybersecurity has become an essential part of any national security policy. It has become known that decision makers in the United States of America, the European Union, Russia, China, India and other countries have categorized cybersecurity / cybersecurity issues as a priority in their national defense policies. In addition, more than 130 countries around the world have announced the allocation of cyber warfare divisions and scenarios within national security teams. All these efforts are added to traditional security efforts to combat cybercrime, e-fraud and other aspects of cybersecurity.

What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

They should focus more on threats cause vulnerabilities can be handle at the level of the network administrator. 

by Sandip Khillare , Intern- Junior Software Developer , AviaBird Technology Services
5 years ago

In my opinoin, it is important to focus on both. Vulnerability is finding loopholes in the system and threats makes us understant that how to deal with real time problem or attack in the sytem. So vulnerability is more important to find loopholes in the system and fix them to secure the network. 

What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

by Anwar changarath , IT Security Engineer , SKM Air conditioning LLC
4 years ago

am focusing on more in Threats, becuse threats only have assumption. in case vulnerabilty that we can easy findout using tools or checking the developement of the application etc..

Most threats are coming to the network form inside the organisation, it colud be unware usage of internet or using device which is not have proper updation.

From my experince most of incindents happens through email which is using naive users.

by MOSES AMADI , MASTER SERGEANT , KENYA AIR FORCE
4 years ago

Focus must be on both because they affect our systems and they are both imminent.However,vulnerabilities should be prioritized because this where the ball is.Focusing on threats may at times take us on a wild goose chase and wastage of resourses and time.But,it imperative to give it some reasonable consideration without ignoring it in totallity. 

It is a truth that it is always better to try and eliminate vulnerabilities in any security system rather than merely focus on perceived threats. If you design your security correctly, any subsequent threats can then be assessed on their individual merits in a measured way.

What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

As Cyber Security professional we should focus on both areas but if we choose one of them then vulnerabilities, we will receive the threats if the system is vulnerable.

What is more important for cyber security professionals to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

by Damilola Adegoke , Guest Relation Officer , Lagos Travel Inn Ikej
4 years ago

cybercrime professional should focus more on the vulnerability of their systems and network to make it formidable for attacks

The question contains an 'or', not an 'and'.  I'll pick vulnerabilities, as by definition, they are the known areas of weakness in your system.  Address those weaknesses,  and then you can begin to address the threats.  Threats need a weakness to exploit in order to become a breach. 

Both are important. In fact, a comprehensive identification of threats should drive the definition of a company's cyber security vulnerabilities. So specialists should focus on vulnerabilities because if those are addressed, then the threats are automatically taken care of.

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What's more important to focus on threats or vulnerabilities?

Here's what I said: If you're a left-handed soup sandwich, then the focus should be on vulnerabilities because the likelihood that you'll be compromised by an advanced attack is low. No need to break down a door when there are no walls.

What is the most important part of cyber security?

For data security, the most important elements are the protection of the data using cryptographic controls for Data at Rest and Data in Transit, effective Access Control system, and effective monitoring and logging of data access.

What comes first threat or vulnerability?

In cybersecurity, risk is the potential for loss, damage or destruction of assets or data. Threat is a negative event, such as the exploit of a vulnerability. And a vulnerability is a weakness that exposes you to threats, and therefore increases the likelihood of a negative event.

Why is vulnerability important in security?

Every day, new vulnerabilities and exploits are discovered, which then prompt attackers to create new cyber threats that take advantage of them. Vulnerability management processes, such as vulnerability testing and patch management, are crucial for blunting new cybersecurity threats as they arise.