Vuln Mgmt
Vulnerability Management Program Checklist
A VM checklist for asset coverage, SLA by severity, exception handling, and scanner-to-ticket workflow.
- Estimated time
- 4–10 Weeks to Stand Up
- Audience
- Security Operations and Platform Engineering
- Last updated
Operational reference for vulnerability management. Meets common SOC 2 / ISO expectations; not a product certification.
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Phase 1: Coverage
Phase 2: SLAs
Phase 3: Workflow
Phase 4: Assurance
FAQ
What is CISA KEV?+–
Known Exploited Vulnerabilities—prioritize these even if CVSS is moderate.
Is monthly scanning enough?+–
Many programs scan continuously or weekly for internet-facing and critical systems.
Does this replace pentesting?+–
No. VM is breadth; pentest is depth and attacker-path validation.
How do auditors test VM?+–
They sample tickets, SLAs, exceptions, and whether inventories match scans.
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