Effective Vulnerability Management

Asset management is crucial in protecting against digital vulnerability.

Digital environments all differ, but any “vulnerability management program” (VMP) must include digital asset management tailored to fit an organization’s needs. Each company’s supply of digital assets varies. For instance, it could include smartphones and laptops, a selection of applications, and software as a service (SaaS). In the past, an IT manager could handle digital asset management with a spreadsheet. However, standard asset management approaches can’t contend with today’s dynamic digital environment, which includes the use of cloud infrastructure and open-source applications and which faces serious threats, such as ransomware attacks and cybertheft.​​​​

Companies can use a variety of tools to manage their digital assets, potentially including inventories on the cloud, software that detects vulnerabilities, and configuration management software. Smaller firms might manage their assets manually – particularly their physical assets, such as servers and networking devices. But today’s digital workforce relies on multiple devices, which...