Traditional vulnerability remediation occurs in silos — the security team detects vulnerabilities, prioritizes which ones need to get fixed first, and punts the list over the cubicle wall for the IT operations team to handle.
But that approach is no longer tenable. The rate and pace at which vulnerabilities occur requires the strategic alignment of IT functions across the enterprise. Since the security team “owns” vulnerability management, it should be accountable for creating and maintaining that alignment. Rather than approaching vulnerability remediation as a game of “hot potato,” they must play a much longer game and drive the process. Security teams need to assume the role of a quarterback — one who’s gunning for a touchdown.
Be the Quarterback
Vulnerability management is no one’s favorite job, but it’s essential in reaching long-term security goals for the enterprise. Infrastructure is assaulted daily…