Definition: Vulnerability is a state of being at risk for harm or damage. It can refer to any aspect of an object, system, or process that has potential to be damaged or breached in some way, such as through physical damage, software vulnerabilities, cyber attacks, or other types of threats. In the context of cybersecurity, vulnerability refers to the inherent weakness or lack of protection against attacks on a network, computer systems, or information. Vulnerabilities can arise from various factors such as software defects,