Validation of Remediation
Validation of remediation is the process of confirming that security vulnerabilities identified in an organization’s systems, applications, or networks have been successfully addressed and mitigated. It is a crucial step in the vulnerability management life cycle, assuring stakeholders that the identified risks have been appropriately managed. Let’s look at the three stages of validation in the following sections.
Rescanning
After applying patches, fixes, or other corrective measures to address vulnerabilities, it’s imperative to conduct rescanning, as it verifies the effectiveness of remediation efforts. This involves running vulnerability assessments or scans on the affected systems or applications, verifying that the identified vulnerabilities have indeed been remediated. Rescanning helps in several ways:
- Validation of effectiveness: Rescanning confirms whether the applied remediation actions were successful in eliminating...