CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Topic 4.3.1 – Identifying Vulnerabilities

Objective:

  • Students will analyze common methods to identify vulnerabilities.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
4.3 – Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management

  • Identification methods
    • Vulnerability scan
    • Application security
      • Static analysis
      • Dynamic analysis
      • Package monitoring
    • Threat feed
      • Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
      • Proprietary/third-party
      • Information-sharing organization
      • Dark web
    • Penetration testing
    • Responsible disclosure program
      • Bug bounty program
    • System/process audit

Guiding Question:

What are some common methods to identify vulnerabilities?

Resources:

  • 4.3.1 – Identifying Vulnerabilities.pptx Presentation available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the 4.3.1 – Identifying Vulnerabilities.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Case Study – Pen Testing Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.

Assigned: October 20th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 21st, 2025