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How do you write a Vulnerabilities document?

Use the Vulnerabilities template to discuss the vulnerabilities you have identified for your project or for your clients project. vulnerability can be anything that another entity could take advantage of for example computers and software programs often have vulnerabilities via which hackers can infiltrate and cause damage; car ferries have vulnerability to high waves because of their open design; and charitable program funded by only one government agency to provide health care to the poor might be vulnerable to loss of funding from that government agency. Introduce the topic of vulnerabilities here and explain why this topic is important. What is your goal in discussing vulnerabilities. Are you trying to convince your organization or your client to remedy vulnerabilities. You may need to explain how and when you learned about the vulnerabilities you are listing. Then go on to describe individual vulnerabilities below. Vulnerability #1 e. g. Firewall not consistently present Funding entirely dependent on public opinion Building not retrofitted for earthquake protection etc. Add details about this vulnerability including if appropriate how it could be remedied. Vulnerability #2 Add details about this vulnerability including if appropriate how it could be remedied. Vulnerability #3 Add details about this vulnerability including if appropriate how it could be remedied.

Summarize your discussion of vulnerabilities and ask your reader to take the next step. Be sure to include any important details such as the name of parties to contact for further information or recommendations any deadlines by which decisions must be made and so forth.