Find out if vulnerability testing is done. In terms of the safety of data?

What is the latest vulnerability recorded by the NVD? (to answer this question, visit the NVD at http://nvd. nist.gov/ , click on the link to the “vulnerability search engine” and click “search,” leaving default values in all fields.)

There are two graphs presented from the CERT on reported incidents and vulnerabilities. Keep in mind the difference between an incident and vulnerability. While these charts are dated they still provide valuable trend information that continues to rise. Today, both security incidents and security vulnerabilities continue to rise for a variety of reasons. What reasons can you provide for the continuing upwards trend in the number of incidents reported? You should provide at least four (4) reasons with supporting data and reasoned arguments to support your answer. Good answers will provide facts, reasoned arguments and references that go beyond anecdotal information. Explain using facts, reasoned arguments and references that go beyond anecdotal information and link to sources. PLEASE ADD YOUR SOURCES! Please have clear writing as well! Thank you!

Which of the following is true of vulnerability scanning? a. It uses automated software to scan for vulnerabilities. b. The testers are always outside of the security perimeter. c. It may disrupt the operation of the network or systems. d. It produces a short report of the attack methods and value of the exploited data.