Vulnerability Remediation Tracking

Vulnerability Remediation Tracking manages and monitors the lifecycle of identified vulnerabilities from discovery to resolution. It involves keeping a record of each vulnerability, its steps to address it, and its current status.

Here's a breakdown of the key aspects:

• Record Keeping: A centralized system or process is used to log details about each vulnerability, including:

• Description of the vulnerability

• Affected systems or assets

• Severity level

• Date discovered

• Assigned personnel

• Task Assignment: Remediation tasks are assigned to individuals or teams responsible for addressing the vulnerability.

• Progress Monitoring: The progress of remediation efforts is tracked, with updates on:

• Steps taken (e.g., patching, configuration changes)

• Timelines for completion

• Any obstacles encountered

• Status Updates: The status of each vulnerability is regularly updated to reflect its current state:

• Open (awaiting remediation)

• In progress (remediation underway)

• Resolved (remediation completed)

• Verified (remediation confirmed)

• Deferred (remediation postponed)

• Reporting and Metrics: Reports and metrics are generated to provide visibility into the overall vulnerability remediation process, such as:

• Time to remediate vulnerabilities

• Number of open vulnerabilities

• Vulnerabilities exceeding remediation SLAs (Service Level Agreements)

• Verification: After remediation, verification is performed to ensure the vulnerability has been successfully addressed and the system is no longer at risk.

Effective Vulnerability Remediation Tracking is crucial for maintaining a strong security posture. It helps organizations ensure that vulnerabilities are addressed promptly, reducing the window of opportunity for attackers to exploit them.

ThreatNG greatly enhances vulnerability remediation tracking by providing valuable context and automation across its modules:

1. External Discovery:

• ThreatNG's comprehensive external discovery capabilities lay a strong foundation for effective remediation tracking.

• By identifying all external-facing assets, including web applications, subdomains, and cloud services, ThreatNG ensures that remediation efforts cover the entire attack surface.

• This thorough discovery process prevents vulnerabilities from being missed, leading to more robust remediation.

2. External Assessment:

• ThreatNG's external assessment ratings provide crucial prioritization information for remediation.

• For example, the Cyber Risk Exposure assessment pinpoints vulnerabilities that contribute to a higher risk, enabling security teams to focus on the most critical issues first.

• Assessments like Data Leak Susceptibility highlight vulnerabilities that could have a severe impact, justifying prompt remediation.

• This intelligent assessment process streamlines remediation by providing clear direction on what needs the most urgent attention.

3. Reporting:

• ThreatNG's reporting capabilities significantly aid remediation tracking by providing clear, actionable information.

• Reports include prioritized lists of vulnerabilities, showing risk levels to guide remediation efforts.

• The Knowledgebase feature embedded in reports offers valuable context, reasoning, recommendations, and reference links to help security teams understand and address vulnerabilities effectively.

• This detailed reporting functionality empowers efficient and informed remediation.

4. Continuous Monitoring:

• ThreatNG's continuous monitoring ensures that vulnerability remediation tracking remains up-to-date.

• By constantly monitoring the external attack surface, ThreatNG can detect new vulnerabilities or reappearances of previously remediated vulnerabilities.

• This proactive approach helps maintain a strong security posture and prevents remediation efforts from becoming outdated.

5. Investigation Modules:

• ThreatNG's investigation modules provide in-depth information that supports effective remediation.

• For instance, the Domain Intelligence module can provide details about affected subdomains, and the IP Intelligence module can offer insights into vulnerable IP addresses.

• This detailed information helps security teams understand the scope of the vulnerability and implement targeted remediation measures.

6. Intelligence Repositories (DarCache):

• ThreatNG's DarCache Vulnerability repository is a valuable asset for remediation tracking.

• It provides access to vulnerability information from sources like NVD, EPSS, and KEV, giving security teams the knowledge they need to remediate vulnerabilities effectively.

• DarCache eXploit with verified proof-of-concept exploits enables security teams to fully understand the potential impact of vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation accordingly.

How ThreatNG Helps:

• ThreatNG empowers organizations to take a proactive and organized approach to vulnerability remediation, ensuring that all vulnerabilities are addressed promptly and effectively.

• It facilitates collaboration and communication among security teams by providing a centralized platform for vulnerability information and remediation tracking.

• ThreatNG's automation and intelligence capabilities streamline the remediation process, saving time and resources.

How ThreatNG Works with Complementary Solutions:

• ThreatNG's API capabilities enable seamless integration with other security tools, further enhancing vulnerability remediation tracking.

• For example, ThreatNG can integrate with ticketing systems to automatically create and track remediation tickets, ensuring that all vulnerabilities are properly addressed.

• It can also integrate with patch management systems to automate the deployment of patches for identified vulnerabilities, accelerating the remediation process.