What is Continuous Vulnerability Management?
Continuous Vulnerability Management (CVM) is an essential component of a proactive cybersecurity strategy, aimed at identifying, evaluating, and mitigating vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis. Unlike traditional vulnerability management, which often relies on periodic scans and assessments, CVM emphasizes real-time insights and automated processes to keep pace with the ever-evolving threat landscape.
The CVM process begins with continuous monitoring systems that scan networks, applications, and systems for known vulnerabilities. This is complemented by threat intelligence feeds that provide context on emerging threats, allowing organizations to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk.
In addition to detection, CVM involves regular assessments and patch management processes, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are remediated quickly. This often requires collaboration between IT, security teams, and incident response units to ensure that vulnerabilities do not escalate into security incidents.
By adopting a continuous approach, organizations can significantly reduce their attack surface, minimize the chances of successful exploits, and enhance their overall security posture, creating a resilient system against cyber threats.