Vulnerability Management – Process Perspective

This blog post provides a practical deep dive into vulnerability management processes, aligning governance (requirements, scope, metrics), management (roles, tools, automation, interfaces), and operations across three cycles: detection (asset inventory, intelligence sources, SAST/DAST, SBOM, scanning cadence and event triggers), remediation (validation, risk assessment and prioritization, root cause analysis, response options and timing, pre-approved actions, verification, and monitoring), and reporting (audience-tailored dashboards, alerts, and escalations). Emphasizing data enrichment, ownership, and risk thresholds, it recommends automation, standardized workflows, and integration with ITSM, GRC, SOC/IR, and business continuity to ensure timely, risk-based treatment and continuous oversight.