Risk Control and Analysis
As organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats, it is essential for cybersecurity professionals to not only identify and address vulnerabilities but also understand how to implement and manage controls, conduct thorough patching, and ensure secure coding practices. Effectively responding to and managing vulnerabilities is a critical skill for maintaining the integrity and security of systems against potential breaches.
This chapter will explore the core concepts related to vulnerability response, handling, and management. You will learn about compensating controls and various other types of controls, including managerial, operational, technical, preventative, detective, responsive, and corrective. The chapter will also cover key patching and configuration management aspects, including testing, implementation, rollback, and validation, and address the importance of maintenance windows and exceptions. Risk management principles such as accepting...
