Vulnerability Management to Exposure Management

The evolution from Vulnerability Management (VM) to Exposure Management (EM) represents a shift from a reactive, siloed approach to vulnerabilities toward a proactive, risk-driven strategy focused on an organization’s broader attack surface.

Organizations increasingly focus on strengthening their security posture as the cyber threat landscape evolves. While vulnerability management has been a cornerstone of cybersecurity, exposure management offers a broader and more proactive approach.

•  Vulnerability Management (VM):
•    Focuses on identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities in software, systems, and networks.
•    Primarily scoped to known vulnerabilities (e.g., CVEs) within internal infrastructure.
•  Exposure Management (EM):
•    Encompasses all possible security exposures, including vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, shadow IT, and third-party risks.
•    Broadens the scope to the entire attack surface, including external assets, cloud environments, and supply chain risks.

The importance of comprehensive data protection in the face of evolving threats, particularly those posed by AI and cryptographic advancements. It highlights the need for a unified, open, and integrated security solution that can effectively manage security and compliance across both on-premises and cloud environments.

Moving forward, Transitioning to Exposure Management offers a holistic, risk-oriented approach to securing organizations in today’s complex digital landscape, providing better alignment with modern threats and business objectives.