Drowning in CVEs and thirsty for answers? Try CTEM
Boards want to know if they're less exposed than last quarter. Patching metrics aren't the solution
The rising tide of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, or CVEs, has left many organizations scrambling to stay afloat. As the number of CVEs continues to swell, it's no wonder that boards of directors are demanding to know if their organization's exposure has decreased from one quarter to the next. The problem is that traditional patching metrics, which focus on the number of vulnerabilities patched, aren't providing the answers they need.
This is where Continuous Threat Exposure Management, or CTEM, comes in. By shifting the focus from patching metrics to a more holistic view of an organization's threat exposure, CTEM provides a more accurate picture of an organization's security posture. This approach recognizes that patching is just one part of a larger strategy to manage threat exposure, which also includes factors like vulnerability prioritization, asset criticality, and threat intelligence.
As the industry continues to grapple with the challenges of CVE management, it's clear that CTEM is an approach worth watching. To stay ahead of the curve, organizations should be keeping a close eye on the development of CTEM frameworks and best practices, as well as the emergence of new tools and technologies that support this approach. By doing so, they can stay better informed about their threat exposure and make more informed decisions about how to allocate their security resources.
Originally reported by theregister.com. URLNews adds analysis for ai & agent economy readers.