Steps to TruRisk—Insight to Action with VMDR

**Overview:** The document advocates transitioning from volume-based vulnerability management to business-centric risk reduction using Qualys VMDR with **TruRisk**, operationalized through the formula **Risk = Likelihood (QDS) x Impact (ACS)**. It outlines five steps: aligning on shared risk language, enhancing likelihood assessment with **Qualys Detection Score** augmented by threat intel (e.g., **CISA KEV**, **EPSS**, **MITRE ATT&CK**), assigning **Asset Criticality Scores** via BIA/CIA, communicating and tracking risk trends, and executing remediation through prioritized workflows, dashboards, and patch orchestration. The focus is on measurable, stakeholder-aligned outcomes that reduce real business risk rather than chasing vulnerability counts.