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Vulnerability Management Process Flow Chart
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Vulnerability Management Process Flow Chart
1. Process Flow
Asset and Inventory
Management
Verification and
Validation
Vulnerability Scanning
and Assessment
Reporting and
Vulnerability Analysis Documentation
and Prioritization
Vulnerability Continuous
Remediation Planning Improvement
Vulnerability
Remediation
Vulnerability Management Process:
1. Asset and Inventory Management:
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of all IT assets, including hardware, software, and
network devices.
Categorize and prioritize assets based on their criticality and risk exposure.
2. Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment:
Conduct regular vulnerability scans using automated tools and manual techniques
to find potential vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure.
Assess the severity and impact of found vulnerabilities using standardized scoring
systems, such as the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).
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Vulnerability Management Process Flow Chart
3. Vulnerability Analysis and Prioritization:
Analyze the identified vulnerabilities to understand their root causes and potential
impact on the organization.
Prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity, potential impact, and ease of
exploitation.
4. Vulnerability Remediation Planning:
Develop a remediation plan that outlines the steps needed to address prioritized
vulnerabilities.
Assign responsibilities for remediation tasks to the right personnel or teams.
Establish deadlines for remediation tasks based on the severity and potential impact
of the vulnerabilities.
5. Vulnerability Remediation:
Implement the remediation plan by applying patches, updating software,
configuring security settings, or taking other corrective actions as needed.
Monitor the progress of remediation tasks and adjust the plan, as necessary.
6. Verification and Validation:
Verify that vulnerabilities have been effectively remediated by retesting affected
assets or conducting more vulnerability scans.
Validate that no new vulnerabilities have been introduced because of the
remediation actions.
7. Reporting and Documentation:
Document the vulnerability management process, including details of found
vulnerabilities, remediation actions taken, and verification results.
Report on the status of vulnerability management efforts to relevant stakeholders,
such as management, compliance teams, or auditors.
8. Continuous Improvement:
Regularly review and update the vulnerability management process to ensure its
effectiveness and efficiency.
Address any identified gaps or issues in the process and incorporate lessons learned
from earlier vulnerability management efforts.
Train and educate staff on the importance of vulnerability management and their
role in supporting a secure IT environment.
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