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Date Published
Author
Daniel Berman
Word count
1195
Language
English
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None

Summary

Prioritizing container and web application vulnerabilities is crucial for organizations to focus their security efforts on the most critical issues, given the limited time and resources available. To achieve this, various prioritization methods can be employed, including the use of Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), exploitability, reachability, age, fixability, and automation. These tools provide different types of context that help organizations make informed decisions about which vulnerabilities to prioritize first, ultimately strengthening their overall security posture. By leveraging these tools and solutions, such as Snyk, organizations can maximize the value of their time and effort, while minimizing the risk posed by vulnerable applications.