Once a Network Vulnerability Scan report is obtained, it is important to devise a mitigation plan to mitigate all the vulnerabilities highlighted as part of the report. The following are a few solutions that can be part of the Network Security Scan report:
- Close unwanted ports and disable unwanted services
- Use strong and uncommon passwords
- Always apply latest patches and updates
- Uninstall or update older versions of software
- Disable legacy and old protocols in use
- Use strong algorithms and authentication mechanism
The report needs to be compiled based on the findings, and tasks are to be assigned to the respective departments. For example, all the Windows-related vulnerabilities are to be mitigated by the respective team that is ...
