The primary advantage of using version control from a security perspective is the ability to revert changes to a previous stable version in case of security vulnerabilities or critical issues. Version control acts as a safety net, allowing the restoration of a known secure state, minimizing the impact of potentially malicious or erroneous changes. While version control does provide benefits such as change tracking, collaboration facilitation, and modification history, its most significant security advantage lies in the capability to roll back to a trusted version when necessary, ensuring the integrity and stability of the system.