Prioritize What Matters: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management for Operational Technology

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Dragos outlines a structured OT-specific vulnerability management model built on asset inventory, passive monitoring, network mapping, and real-time threat intelligence. Rather than relying on CVSS scores, risks are prioritized based on operational impact, exploitability, and relevance to active threats. The framework emphasizes alternative mitigations (segmentation, monitoring) when patching is impossible. Dragos' “Now, Next, Never” model and DHS patch decision tree guide practical, safety-aligned remediation to maintain uptime and protect critical ICS assets.

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Prioritize What Matters: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management for Operational Technology

Prioritize What Matters: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management for Operational Technology

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