Vulnerability Management Program
A vulnerability management program is a systematic approach to discovering, evaluating, addressing, and reporting security vulnerabilities across an organization’s IT environment. Its primary goal is to reduce the risk of exploitation by continuously monitoring and addressing potential weaknesses before they can be leveraged by malicious actors. This proactive approach is crucial for maintaining an organization’s security posture as well as ensuring swift and effective responses to emerging threats.
The topics in this chapter focus on the foundational practices that support an organization in developing and maintaining a comprehensive vulnerability management program. You will start with inventory management, focusing on asset discovery and classification. Understanding the assets within the organization, ranging from hardware and software to critical infrastructure, is essential for effective vulnerability assessment.
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