Vulnerabilities are the cracks in the castle walls of the IT world - if not quickly discovered and properly remediated, they can lead to disaster. Proper understanding of vulnerabilities and knowing how to search for them on your network is a key skill for any cybersecurity professional. This course will walk you through the process of understanding and discovery, starting with the history of vulnerabilities and their outcomes. You'll learn how to use a vulnerability scanner to find vulnerabilities in your environment, how to properly score and classify the ones you find, and how to build comprehensive, yet efficient reports. In addition, you'll know what resources are available for more information on current and new vulnerabilities as they are announced.