Management of technical vulnerabilities

Information about technical vulnerabilities of information systems in use should be obtained, the organization's exposure to such vulnerabilities should be evaluated and appropriate measures should be taken.

Purpose

To prevent exploitation of technical vulnerabilities.

Implementation Guidance

Implement vulnerability scanning regularly

Subscribe to security advisories

Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk

Apply patches and updates in a timely manner

Track vulnerability remediation

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Qualys

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