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What Is Risk-Based Scoring, and How Does It Support Compliance?

How does risk-based scoring improve compliance and security risk management?

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Written by Nora Tumanyan
Updated over 2 months ago

Risk-based scoring evaluates an organization’s cybersecurity posture using a data-driven system that:

  • Prioritizes risks based on severity and likelihood of exploitation.

  • Highlights critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention.

  • Provides measurable insights to track security improvements over time.

  • Enables focused remediation by guiding resources to the highest-risk areas.

By using risk-based scoring, businesses can improve security outcomes, reduce compliance risks, and proactively strengthen defenses.

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