Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization
Definition
A decision-tree approach that maps vulnerability evidence and stakeholder context to an action outcome.
Why it matters
Use SSVC when teams need explainable decisions rather than another universal score. Define decision points, evidence sources, owners and review rules for your environment.
Use it in practice
Start with authoritative evidence, record the source and freshness, and be explicit about what this term can and cannot tell you. Connect it to asset context and a named action rather than treating it as an isolated label.