Vulnerability Management: Systematic Approach in Practice
Vulnerability management is more than just regular scans - it is a continuous process involving detection, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and verification. This article explains the full VM program: scanner selection, CVSS vs. EPSS prioritization, patch SLAs, metrics, and integration with DevSecOps and ISMS.
Summary: A vulnerability assessment is the systematic identification and prioritization of security vulnerabilities in IT systems using scanners, configuration checks, and manual reviews - without actively exploiting them (unlike a penetration test). The result is a prioritized risk report that includes CVSS scores and remediation recommendations.
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M.Sc. in IT Security with more than 5 years of experience in offensive security analysis. Leads the delivery of penetration tests, specializing in web applications, network infrastructure, reverse engineering and hardware security. Responsible for several responsible disclosures.
