When it comes to selecting a vendor to perform vulnerability assessments, there are a few key factors to consider. First and foremost, it's important to understand the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test. A vulnerability assessment is a non-intrusive evaluation of your organization's systems, networks, and applications to identify and assess any vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker. A penetration test, on the other hand, is a simulated attack on your systems, networks, and applications to test the effectiveness of your security controls.

Assessing risk is an essential part of any organization's overall security strategy. It involves identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing potential risks that could harm an organization's assets, reputation, and operations. In this blog post, we will discuss the process of assessing risk and some of the key steps involved.