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To drive effective remediation, these platforms should also integrate with patch management
solutions that can automatically identify available patches and correlate them to specific
vulnerabilities. This end-to-end visibility empowers administrators to detect, prioritize, and swiftly
address exposures across the entire attack surface with greater precision and efficiency.

2. Tailor remediation strategies to fit organizational needs: Effective patching requires
customization to overcome remediation challenges. According to research, 64% of organizations
cite coordination between detection and remediation as their biggest challenge when it comes to
patching. As such, organizations should define patching strategies based on their unique needs,
with humans setting the priorities and software executing deployments.

3. Streamline patch deployments with automation: Fast, accurate patching follows a controlled
process. Automation helps coordinate approvals, testing, and update configurations before
installation. Real-time vulnerability data ensures critical patches are deployed immediately, while
other patches are applied based on severity.

4. Stay proactive with adaptable controls: Proactive remediation means staying ahead of
patching issues. By monitoring user experience and leveraging controls, administrators can
anticipate and resolve potential problems by providing notifications to varying teams about patch
deployments and pausing, canceling, or rolling back patches as needed.

5. Use compliance to your advantage: Real-time reporting and monitoring provide visibility into
the patching process, closing the loop from identification to remediation. Live progress updates
help administrators track where updates are installed, monitor compliance improvements, and
measure risk reduction.

Final Thoughts on Moving from Detection to Protection

Closing every security gap is a challenge, especially with the increasing number and complexity of
vulnerabilities. To stay ahead of threats, organizations should focus on proactive remediation. This
means fostering better collaboration between security and IT teams while leveraging automation to
streamline the patching process.

With the right tools, organizations can continuously monitor their digital assets, ensuring vulnerabilities
are addressed before they become exploits. And by incorporating autonomous patching, they can
accelerate deployments, minimize disruptions, and ensure remediation keeps pace with detection –
ultimately strengthening their overall security posture.

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