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Vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses or flaws in systems, software, hardware, configurations, or processes that adversaries can exploit to compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability. The concept underpins vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and security investment decisions across enterprise IT, cloud, and operational technology environments.

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455 companies
Most covered: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security, Microsoft

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