Vulnerability Management

Objective: To implement an end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle using Nessus and Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management

Project Activities:

• Conducted vulnerability scans on Windows and Linux virtual machines using Nessus Essentials and Defender Vulnerability Management.
• Identified and catalogued vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and missing patches across assets.
• Prioritized vulnerabilities using CVSS scores, business impact, and exploitability.
• Implemented the necessary remediations on the affected VMs.
• Verified fixes with follow-up scans, and documented outcomes in vulnerability reports.

Key Skills Practised:

Built practical skills in vulnerability discovery, prioritization, remediation, and reporting—demonstrating readiness for defensive security and risk management roles.