CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Practice Question

The correct answer is 'Applying the asset value and the potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) to prioritize which vulnerabilities to address first'. Asset value plays a pivotal role in prioritization as vulnerabilities in high-value assets may pose a significant risk to the organization. Additionally, assessing the potential impact on the CIA triad of information security provides insights into the urgency and necessity of remediating specific vulnerabilities to maintain operational integrity and protect sensitive information. While environmental details and regulatory requirements are critical factors to consider, they should complement, not replace, the prioritization driven by asset value and potential CIA impact. CVSS, being a numerical standard, aids in initial severity classification but should be considered alongside asset value and CIA impact for effective prioritization.