Literature Review: Defining Vulnerability in Cyber Security

This literature review examines the multifaceted concept of vulnerability within the realm of cyber security. It begins with an introduction that establishes the context of the topic, highlighting the increasing prevalence of cyber crimes and the subsequent need for robust data and system protection. The review then delves into the main body, which is structured around reporting, interpreting, critiquing, and comparing the findings of 12 peer-reviewed articles. The reporting section summarizes the authors' work, while the interpreting section analyzes the significance of the ideas presented. The critique section provides an opinion on the value of the research, and the comparing section highlights similarities and differences among the various studies. The review explores various types of vulnerability and the methods of vulnerability management, which is a cyclical practice to identify, classify, prioritize, remediate, and mitigate software vulnerabilities. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability management in the context of cyber security, highlighting its pros and cons. The references section provides a list of all the sources used in the review.