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• Risk management: The risk management process will consider the severity and potential impact of the vulnerabilities, as well as the cost of remediation, to determine the appropriate course of action. In some cases, it may be necessary to patch the vulnerability immediately. In other cases, it may be possible to implement compensating controls to reduce the risk.
• Remediation: The remediation process will involve taking action to address the identified vulnerabilities. This may involve applying security patches, configuration changes, or implementing workarounds.
• Reporting: The vulnerability management program should include a reporting process to track the progress of the program and identify areas for improvement. The reports should be distributed to the appropriate stakeholders, such as the CISO, IT management, and business unit leaders.

By implementing these key components, you can create a vulnerability management program that will help to protect your organization from known vulnerabilities.

In addition to these key components, I would also implement the following best practices for vulnerability management:

• Use a variety of vulnerability scanning tools to ensure that you are identifying all known vulnerabilities.
• Schedule vulnerability scans on a regular basis, such as monthly or quarterly.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact.
• Remediate vulnerabilities as quickly as possible.
• Track the progress of the vulnerability management program and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate the results of the vulnerability management program to the appropriate stakeholders.

By following these best practices, you can ensure that your vulnerability management program is effective and that your organization is protected from known vulnerabilities.