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The vulnerability management lifecycle

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The vulnerability management lifecycle

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- Vulnerability management follows a cyclical lifecycle in which you move from assessment to remediation towards ongoing evaluation of vulnerabilities. This continuous cycle is essential for maintaining robust security and compliance, as well as continuously adapting to new threats. So what are the steps that security analysts follow as an incident moves through vulnerability management lifecycle? You start with asset discovery in order to build and regularly update an inventory of your organization's assets. This includes versions and patch statuses. This sets the baseline for vulnerability identification. Next, prioritize your assets by risk and significance to your operations. Focus your efforts on the most critical assets. Then conduct vulnerability assessments based on asset exposure. Use public vulnerability lists to better understand risks and tailor your cybersecurity strategy accordingly. You'll learn more about…

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