What is Vulnerability Management?
Vulnerability management is an ongoing cycle: asset discovery, continuous scanning, risk-based prioritization using CVSS and asset criticality, remediation tracking, and verification. Effective programs reduce mean time to remediate (MTTR) and demonstrably shrink the attack surface over time.
Understanding this concept is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture. In the context of modern cyber threats, vulnerability management represents a significant area of focus for security professionals and organizations alike.
Related Terms
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A sophisticated, targeted cyberattack in which an attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period.
Asset Discovery
The process of identifying all hardware and software devices within an organization's network environment.
