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/ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪlɪti əˈnæləsɪs/ · vul·ner·a·bil·i·ty an·a·ly·sis

noun

A systematic examination of a system, network, software, or organization to identify, classify, and assess security weaknesses and potential points of exploitation. The security team performed a vulnerability analysis of the corporate web server before the product launch.

Synonyms

risk assessment security assessment threat analysis penetration testing flaw assessment security audit weak‑point analysis exposure evaluation

Antonyms

security hardening risk mitigation protective reinforcement

Did you know? The phrase "vulnerability analysis" became mainstream after the 1995 release of the first public vulnerability database, which helped standardise how weaknesses were catalogued and shared across the emerging internet security community.

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vulnerability analysis exploit mitigation patching cybersecurity

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026