3.3 Vulnerability level rating

The vulnerability level is a rating given by GFI LANguard to each computer after it has been scanned. This rating indicates the vulnerability level of a computer/network, depending on the number and type of vulnerabilities and/or missing patches found.

Screenshot 14 - Vulnerability level meter

A high vulnerability level is a result of vulnerabilities and/or missing patches whose average severity is categorized as high.

When a number of computers are scanned in a single audit session, a measurement of the global vulnerability level is based on a weighted sum of the vulnerabilities detected on the computers scanned.

Vulnerability level is indicated using color-coded graphical bar. A red color-code indicates a high vulnerability level, whilst a green color-code indicates a low vulnerability level.