In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy delves into the critical subject of vulnerability management for cybersecurity leaders. The discussion begins with defining the scope and importance of vulnerability management, referencing Park Foreman's comprehensive approach beyond mere patching, to include identification, classification, prioritization, remediation, and mitigation of software vulnerabilities. Hardy emphasizes the necessity of a strategic vulnerability management program to prevent exploitations by bad actors, illustrating how vulnerabilities are exploited using tools like ExploitDB, Metasploit, and Shodan. He advises on deploying a variety of scanning tools to uncover different types of vulnerabilities across operating systems, middleware applications, and application libraries. Highlighting the importance of prioritization, Hardy suggests focusing on internet-facing and high-severity vulnerabilities first and discusses establishing service level agreements for timely patching. He also covers optimizing the patching process, the significance of accurate metrics in measuring program effectiveness, and the power of gamification and executive buy-in to enhance security culture. To augment the listener's knowledge and toolkit, Hardy recommends further resources, including OWASP TASM and books on effective vulnerability management.
Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13P8KsbTOZ6b7A7HDngk9Ek9FcS1JpQij
OWASP Threat and Safeguard Matrix - https://owasp.org/www-project-threat-and-safeguard-matrix/
Effective Vulnerability Management - https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Vulnerability-Management-Vulnerable-Ecosystem/dp/1394221207
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#79 - Addressing the Top CEO Concerns
#78 - Business Objectives & 5 CISO Archetypes (with Christian Hyatt)
#77 - Countering Corporate Espionage
#76 - The Demise of the Cybersecurity Workforce
#75 - Avoiding Death By PowerPoint
#74 - Pass the Passwords
#73 - Wonderful Winn Schwartau
#72 - Logging In with SIEMs (with Anton Chuvakin)
#71 - Lessons Learned as a CISO (with Gary Hayslip)
#70 - Partnership is Key
#69 - Aligning Security Initiatives with Business Objectives
#68 - Thought Provoking Discussions (with Richard Thieme)
#67 - Knock, Knock? Who’s There and Whatcha Want?
#66 - Working On The Supply Chain Gang
#65 - Shall We Play A Game?
#64 - 3 Keys to Being a CISO (with Allan Alford)
#63 - Flirting with Disaster
#62 - Promotion Through Politics
#61 - Presentation Skills
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