The best time to initiate a comprehensive program for dealing with security vulnerabilities in your organization was yesterday. Systems are more complex than ever, threats are more prevalent, attacks are more sophisticated, and the sheer number of system vulnerabilities is exceeding the remediation capabilities of many organizations.
As we consider how to develop a vulnerability management program, it’s helpful to define vulnerabilities. Security vulnerabilities are flaws exposing an organization’s assets and environment that can be exploited by attackers to perform unauthorized and potentially harmful actions.
A good vulnerability management program aims to reduce the chances of this occurring through a three-step process:
Identify vulnerabilities in your systems.
Prioritize vulnerabilities according to their risk level.
Remediate vulnerabilities with a fast and manageable approach.
These steps can make a profound difference in efficiency, compliance and the protection of your organization’s infrastructure. Let’s explore each step in greater detail.
Identify Security Vulnerabilities Based on Risk
The first step in a management program, identifying vulnerabilities, requires a scan of your systems, applications, networks and devices. Scanning can help uncover security vulnerabilities that stem from various sources, from third-party vendors to overhauled infrastructure. The good news is that this process is sure to detect security vulnerabilities. The bad news is that you may discover millions. One investment firm uncovered more than 6 million vulnerabilities after just one scan, according to IBM X-Force Red.
It’s no surprise that organizations sometimes lack the resources to scan a system, an ..
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