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Patch & Vulnerability Management Guide

Unpatched, internet-facing systems are the most common finding in every audit. A steady process fixes that.

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1. Find and prioritise

  • Scan regularly (internal and external/ASV).
  • Prioritise by exploitability and exposure, not just CVSS.
  • Track to remediation SLAs.

2. Patch predictably

A defined patch cadence with emergency handling for critical vulnerabilities beats ad-hoc firefighting.

3. Verify

Re-scan after patching, and penetration-test periodically to catch what scanners miss.

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This guide is educational and not legal advice. Requirements evolve — validate specifics against the current standard or regulation for your situation.

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