RA-5(6) Automated Trend Analyses

Control enhancement of RA-5 Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning

Control

Compare the results of multiple vulnerability scans using [Assignment: automated mechanisms].

Discussion

Using automated mechanisms to analyze multiple vulnerability scans over time can help determine trends in system vulnerabilities and identify patterns of attack.

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