Vulnerability Management
Uncover hidden IT assets, prioritise vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks before attackers strike.
CyberGuard
What is vulnerability management?
Vulnerability management refers to the process of identifying, prioritising, and mitigating vulnerabilities in an organisation’s IT infrastructure, including networks, systems, applications, and databases. It also helps you discover hidden IT assets and identify vulnerabilities before cyber criminals do. It is a critical component of any organisation’s cyber security strategy to protect against potential security breaches and minimise the risk of cyber attacks.
Every single organisation is riddled with vulnerabilities and a lack of identification and remediation can leave you vulnerable to costly cyber breaches. Regular patching is important but not enough and misconfigurations are common, including enabling insecure and outdated protocols – all of which can be identified by vulnerability scanning solutions.
An effective vulnerability management programme leverages threat intelligence and expertise in IT and business operations to determine the most critical risks and promptly address vulnerabilities. By prioritising the most severe vulnerabilities, and taking swift action to mitigate them, you can strengthen your security posture and reduce your risk of cyber attacks.
Vulnerabilities, Risks and Threats
What’s The Difference?
Vulnerabilities, risks and threats are related concepts. However, they refer to different aspects of the security landscape.
A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw within a system. A risk is the possibility of something bad happening, and a threat is the actor (thing or person) likely to cause damage or danger, such as exploiting a vulnerability to cause harm. Understanding the differences between these concepts is crucial for effective cyber security management, as it allows you to identify and prioritise vulnerabilities based on the potential risks and the threats that you face.
Vulnerability: A vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system or application that could be exploited by an attacker to compromise the system’s confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Vulnerabilities can exist in hardware, software, configurations, or human factors, and can be introduced at any stage of the system’s lifecycle.
Risk: Risk is the likelihood that a threat actor will take advantage of a vulnerability to cause damage to a system or organisation. Risk is typically expressed in terms of likelihood and impact.
Threat: A threat is the actor, whether human or automated, that seeks to exploit a vulnerability to cause damage to an organisation or its assets. Threats can come from a variety of sources, including hackers, malicious insiders, or natural disasters.
The benefits of vulnerability management
The world we live in today is fraught with cyber threats, and the risk of cyber attacks is higher than ever. With the rise of remote work and the increasing sophistication of cyber criminals, it’s no longer a matter of if, but when, an organisation will face a cyber attack.
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Risk Reduction
Vulnerability management helps organisations prioritise vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact, allowing them to allocate resources efficiently to address the most critical risks. -
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Many industries are subject to regulatory requirements that mandate regular vulnerability assessments and remediation. Implementing effective vulnerability management practices can help organisations meet these compliance requirements, avoid penalties, and maintain a good standing with regulatory agencies. -
Cost Savings
Addressing vulnerabilities proactively can help organisations avoid the costs associated with security incidents, such as data breaches, system downtime, and reputational damage.
Accredited professionals
Access to skilled security professionals who possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise in dealing with cyber threats.
24/7/365 coverage
Round-the-clock monitoring and response capabilities.
Threat intelligence
Enhanced threat detection capabilities allow you to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Rapid response
Early detection and a prompt response, reducing the potential impact and damage caused by cyberattacks.
Wavenet support
Enjoy the backing of an excellent support team, providing guidance from day one, whenever you need it.
Product customisation
Working across a spectrum of businesses we understand what is important to you, and how to tailor products to meet your needs.
