Which solution would BEST communicate to the leadership team the levels of the organization's vulnerabilities?

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is designed specifically to assess and communicate the severity of vulnerabilities in software systems. It provides a standardized way to score vulnerabilities based on factors such as exploitability and impact. This scoring system results in a numerical score that ranges from 0 to 10, allowing for a clear and consistent communication of risk levels associated with various vulnerabilities, which is crucial for leadership to make informed decisions regarding security management.

When using CVSS, organizations can present the scores to leadership in a way that highlights the most critical vulnerabilities that require immediate attention versus those that may be lower risk. This prioritization aids in resource allocation and response planning.

In contrast, while other options may contribute to understanding vulnerabilities, they serve different purposes. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) provides a list of vulnerabilities but doesn't offer a direct measure of their severity. A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system aggregates and analyzes security data but tends to focus more on real-time monitoring and incident response rather than specifically quantifying vulnerability levels. Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) streamlines security operations but does not inherently communicate vulnerability levels to leadership.