What is one of the goals of conducting vulnerability assessments?

One of the primary goals of conducting vulnerability assessments is to enhance overall system resilience. A vulnerability assessment systematically evaluates an organization’s assets to identify potential security weaknesses or risks. By identifying these vulnerabilities, organizations can take preventative measures to strengthen their security posture and ensure continuous and reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

This process not only helps in recognizing existing weaknesses but also prepares the organization to respond effectively to possible incidents, thus improving the overall resilience of the system. Building resilience means that the organization can better withstand and recover from attacks or failures, ensuring that critical operations can continue, even in the face of adversity.

This approach leads to strategic planning and prioritization of cybersecurity investments and measures, aligning with best practices in protecting critical infrastructure. In contrast, other options focus narrowly on aspects such as physical security, network configuration stability, or cost limitations, which do not encapsulate the broader intent of vulnerability assessments aimed at comprehensive resilience.