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Vulnerability Management

Process Overview​

Security Assessment​

Scanning Schedule​

scanning_schedule:
  infrastructure:
    frequency: weekly
    scope:
      - servers
      - containers
      - networks
    tools:
      - nessus
      - qualys
      
  applications:
    frequency: bi-weekly
    scope:
      - web_applications
      - apis
      - mobile_apps
    tools:
      - owasp_zap
      - burp_suite
      
  code:
    frequency: on_commit
    scope:
      - source_code
      - dependencies
      - configurations
    tools:
      - sonarqube
      - snyk

Risk Assessment​

Risk Matrix​

risk_matrix:
  critical:
    score: 9-10
    response_time: 24h
    review_level: executive
    
  high:
    score: 7-8
    response_time: 72h
    review_level: security_team
    
  medium:
    score: 4-6
    response_time: 1w
    review_level: team_lead
    
  low:
    score: 1-3
    response_time: 2w
    review_level: developer

Remediation Process​

Remediation Workflow​

remediation_workflow:
  planning:
    - risk_assessment
    - resource_allocation
    - timeline_definition
    - approval_process
    
  implementation:
    - development_work
    - code_review
    - security_review
    - deployment_plan
    
  verification:
    - security_testing
    - vulnerability_scan
    - penetration_testing
    - compliance_check

Security Controls​

Infrastructure Security​

infrastructure_controls:
  network:
    - firewall_rules
    - network_segmentation
    - intrusion_detection
    - traffic_monitoring
    
  systems:
    - patch_management
    - configuration_hardening
    - access_control
    - logging_monitoring
    
  data:
    - encryption_at_rest
    - encryption_in_transit
    - access_controls
    - data_classification

Application Security​

application_controls:
  authentication:
    - multi_factor_auth
    - session_management
    - password_policies
    - access_control
    
  input_validation:
    - sanitization
    - validation_rules
    - error_handling
    - output_encoding
    
  security_headers:
    - content_security_policy
    - x_frame_options
    - hsts
    - cors_policy

Monitoring & Reporting​

Reporting Requirements​

reporting:
  executive:
    frequency: monthly
    content:
      - risk_overview
      - critical_vulnerabilities
      - remediation_status
      - compliance_status
    
  technical:
    frequency: weekly
    content:
      - vulnerability_details
      - remediation_progress
      - security_metrics
      - incident_reports
    
  compliance:
    frequency: quarterly
    content:
      - compliance_status
      - audit_findings
      - control_effectiveness
      - risk_assessment

Security Testing​

Testing Types​

security_testing:
  static_analysis:
    tools:
      - sonarqube
      - checkmarx
    frequency: on_commit
    
  dynamic_analysis:
    tools:
      - owasp_zap
      - burp_suite
    frequency: weekly
    
  penetration_testing:
    type: external
    frequency: annual
    scope:
      - infrastructure
      - applications
      - processes

Best Practices​

Vulnerability Management​

  1. Regular scanning
  2. Risk-based prioritization
  3. Timely remediation
  4. Verification testing

Security Controls​

  1. Defense in depth
  2. Least privilege
  3. Regular updates
  4. Monitoring & alerting

Compliance​

  1. SAMA requirements
  2. Industry standards
  3. Best practices
  4. Regular audits

Documentation​

  1. Process documentation
  2. Security policies
  3. Incident response
  4. Change management