The purpose of conducting a Vulnerability Assessment is to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities within an organization's IT infrastructure, applications, systems, and network devices. A Vulnerability Assessment aims to proactively identify weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data and resources.

The purpose of conducting a Penetration Test (Pen testing) is to simulate real-world cyber attacks against an organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and systems to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Pen testing helps organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls, policies, and procedures in detecting and preventing unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents.

In summary, the purpose of conducting a risk assessment is to identify, analyze, evaluate, and prioritize potential risks that could impact an organization's objectives, operations, and stakeholders. By conducting risk assessments regularly and systematically, organizations can enhance their risk management capabilities, make informed decisions, and effectively mitigate threats to their success and sustainability.