From Metrics to Maturity: Developing a Scalable Framework for Vulnerability Management Maturity Models

Authors: Santosh Kumar Kande

Country: United States

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Abstract: Here lies vulnerability management, the foundation of fortifying cyber infrastructure in the emerging new normal. However, the reality is that most organizations do not have a structured way to gauge their Vulnerability Management Maturity Model (VMMM) and iterate for improvement. This paper presents a new scalable framework for VMMM, allowing organizations to move from rudimentary vulnerability identification to a fully mature risked-based process. With measurable metrics, maturity levels, and automation-driven assessments, the framework encourages continuous improvement. The contribution of the framework is its adaptability with current security tools, AI-based prioritization, and risk-based real-time decision-making, which can be used to create a zero-trust architectural framework. It provides scalability to organizations regardless of their size and industry. Through establishing metrics of maturity levels, this work enables organizations to tailor the distribution of resources, accelerate remediation workflows, and reduce the attack surface.

Keywords: Vulnerability Management, Maturity Models, Risk-Based Prioritization, Cybersecurity Metrics, Continuous Improvement, Automation, Scalability

Paper Id: 231857

Published On: 2024-06-04

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024

Cite This: From Metrics to Maturity: Developing a Scalable Framework for Vulnerability Management Maturity Models - Santosh Kumar Kande - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024.

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