In our journey towards a more strategic, risk-focused approach to vulnerability management, establishing a robust risk management framework is a critical first step. This framework guides your organisation through the complexities of modern cybersecurity threats and aligns your remediation efforts with specific risk tolerances and business objectives. We will explore the key components of crafting such a framework, setting the stage for targeted and effective vulnerability remediation.
Vulnerability management (VM) is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity, yet it’s often mired in traditional practices that don’t always align with the evolving threats and complexities of modern networks. The traditional severity-based model, while foundational, often falls short in addressing the nuanced threats faced by modern organisations. This realisation has prompted a shift towards a more strategic, risk-focused vulnerability management (VM) methodology. Drawing from my experience overseeing the security for roughly 20,000 assets across various clients, this post marks the beginning of a series aimed at exploring the intricacies of an effective VM strategy that prioritises real-world risk over theoretical severity.