A.8.8 Management of Technical Vulnerabilities would include:
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Vulnerability Assessment Reports: Documentation of regular vulnerability assessments conducted on the organization's information systems, applications, and network infrastructure. The reports should outline the identified vulnerabilities and their severity levels.
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Vulnerability Management Policy: Documentation of a vulnerability management policy that outlines the organization's approach to identifying, assessing, and remediating technical vulnerabilities.
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Patch Management Process: Evidence of a defined patch management process that includes procedures for identifying, testing, and deploying security patches and updates for software and hardware components.
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Patch Management Records: Records of applied patches and updates, including information on the date of application and the systems or components affected.
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Risk Prioritization: Documentation of the risk prioritization process used to determine the criticality of vulnerabilities based on their potential impact on the organization's IT infrastructure.
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Vulnerability Remediation Plans: Evidence of remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities, including timelines and responsible individuals or teams for implementing the fixes.
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Change Management Integration: Documentation showing how vulnerability management is integrated with the organization's change management process to ensure timely and controlled patch deployment.
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Vulnerability Tracking and Reporting: Logs or records of tracked vulnerabilities, their status, and actions taken to remediate them. This includes reports generated for management on the overall vulnerability posture.
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Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Evidence of the use of reliable and up-to-date vulnerability scanning tools to identify weaknesses in the organization's IT environment.
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Security Awareness Training: Records of security awareness training provided to employees and relevant personnel, emphasizing the importance of promptly reporting vulnerabilities.
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Incident Response Plans: Documentation of incident response plans that include procedures for responding to security incidents related to technical vulnerabilities, such as data breaches or system compromises.
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Compliance Documentation: Evidence of compliance with relevant industry regulations, legal requirements, and standards related to vulnerability management.
These pieces of evidence to assess the organization's management of technical vulnerabilities. This includes evaluating their ability to promptly identify and remediate vulnerabilities to reduce the risk of potential exploitation and security incidents.
