Stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. A list of standardized names for all publicly known vulnerabilities and exposures, essential for vulnerability management, as it allows companies to prioritize threats and ensure they are not using outdated, insecure software.
The process of applying vendor-issued updates to close security vulnerabilities and optimize the performance of software and devices. The best patch management services detect missing patches, outdated or EOL software, and known CVEs, then correlate that data with risk severity to help teams prioritize remediations.