Vulnerability Remediation Essentials Checklist

This document is a checklist designed to assist organizations in evaluating their vulnerability remediation solutions. It outlines essential capabilities that a strong remediation solution should possess, such as the ability to fix various vulnerabilities beyond just operating system issues, including configuration errors and legacy systems. The checklist emphasizes the importance of automation in the remediation process, allowing IT teams to implement fixes across all systems efficiently. It also distinguishes between real-time and scheduled remediation, highlighting the necessity for immediate responses to actively exploited vulnerabilities while allowing for planned patching. Additionally, the document discusses the significance of smart prioritization based on real-world exploitability and compliance tracking for various frameworks, including CISA and NIST. The scoring guide provided helps organizations assess their solutions based on the number of checked items, indicating the comprehensiveness of their remediation capabilities.