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Published inMar 2024
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ISBN-139781804611661
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Ian Wild
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Ian Wild

Ian Wild is a technologist and lead developer for AVEVA. Ian's work is currently focused on designing and developing solutions to integrate AVEVA's portfolio of cloud-based simulation applications into the AVEVA Unified Learning training platform. Ian has traveled the world working as an eLearning consultant and trainer, helping educators develop and deliver inspiring and engaging online learning. Ian is the author of the popular textbooks for teachers Moodle Course Conversion and Moodle 1.9 Math. As a developer, he is the author of Moodle 3.x Developer's Guide. He was also a technical reviewer for Science Teaching with Moodle 2.0, Moodle Multimedia, and Practical XMPP. All of the aforementioned books are available from Packt Publishing.
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Tracking vulnerabilities

All security vulnerabilities are tracked using the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The NVD is a comprehensive database of known security vulnerabilities and exposures in various software, hardware, and other information technology products. It is a United States government initiative managed and operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Key features and functions of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) include the following:

  • Vulnerability repository: The NVD serves as a centralized repository that collects and maintains information about vulnerabilities from various sources, including software vendors, security researchers, and other organizations. It includes details such as vulnerability descriptions, Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) identifiers, severity scores (such as Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) scores), and references to patches or mitigations.
  • CVE identifier assignment: The NVD...
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Published in: Mar 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781804611661

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Ian Wild

Ian Wild is a technologist and lead developer for AVEVA. Ian's work is currently focused on designing and developing solutions to integrate AVEVA's portfolio of cloud-based simulation applications into the AVEVA Unified Learning training platform. Ian has traveled the world working as an eLearning consultant and trainer, helping educators develop and deliver inspiring and engaging online learning. Ian is the author of the popular textbooks for teachers Moodle Course Conversion and Moodle 1.9 Math. As a developer, he is the author of Moodle 3.x Developer's Guide. He was also a technical reviewer for Science Teaching with Moodle 2.0, Moodle Multimedia, and Practical XMPP. All of the aforementioned books are available from Packt Publishing.
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