A junior security analyst provides a vulnerability assessment report to senior management. The report contains a comprehensive list of all identified vulnerabilities, their Common Vulnerability Enumeration (CVE) numbers, and their Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores. Which of the following crucial elements is missing to make this report actionable for the management team?
The correct answer is "Recommendations for remediation". While a list of vulnerabilities, CVEs, and CVSS scores is essential for identifying and prioritizing issues, a report is not fully actionable without clear recommendations for how to fix (remediate) or lessen the impact of (mitigate) the identified vulnerabilities. An executive summary is important for context, and scan dates and tools are useful for methodology, but remediation steps are what guide the response.
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