Episode 70 — Vulnerability Management I: Asset Inventory and Scoping
You can’t protect what you don’t know you have, and this episode begins the journey into vulnerability management by focusing on discovery and scoping. You’ll learn how accurate asset inventory forms the backbone of every scanning and patching program, mapping systems, software, and dependencies across environments. We explain the difference between technical and business assets, and why visibility into ownership, criticality, and exposure defines effective prioritization. The discussion also introduces risk-based scoping—how to decide which assets to include, how often to scan, and how to handle dynamic or cloud infrastructure.
Listeners will hear how common inventory tools integrate with CMDBs (Configuration Management Databases) and how tagging strategies help track exceptions or high-value targets. We also explore how asset classification influences the frequency and depth of vulnerability assessments. By mastering these foundational steps, you’ll understand why discovery precedes defense and how the GSEC exam treats inventory as the first control in any mature security lifecycle. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
