Modern businesses run on technology – but unchecked security weaknesses in that technology can quickly turn into costly disasters. Vulnerability management services provide a proactive, continuous approach to finding and fixing the software, hardware, and network vulnerabilities that threaten your organization. For B2B companies in highly regulated industries like defense, healthcare, and financial services, an effective vulnerability management program isn't just IT hygiene – it's essential for compliance and peace of mind.

Don't leave your security to chance. Without a structured vulnerability management lifecycle in place, organizations risk:

• Service interruptions and downtime that halt operations
• Data loss or corruption of critical information
• Compromised customer or patient records and sensitive data leaks
• Legal repercussions and compliance violations leading to fines or sanctions
• Full-blown security breaches that damage reputation and bottom line

Each of these outcomes can be devastating. In fact, industry research shows that over 60% of breaches are linked to known vulnerabilities that were never patched. Threat actors actively exploit unpatched flaws at an alarming rate – attacks on known vulnerabilities surged by 96% in the last year alone. The message is clear: proactive vulnerability management is one of the most important investments you can make to protect your business.

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What Is Vulnerability Management?

Vulnerability management is the ongoing process of identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities across your IT environment before attackers can exploit them. Think of it as a regular health check-up and personal trainer for your IT infrastructure. We use purpose-built vulnerability scanning tools to probe your networks, applications, cloud workloads, and endpoints for weaknesses. Then we deliver tailored reports that not only list the findings but also provide clear guidance on appropriate corrective actions and urgency for each issue.

The end result? You gain continuous visibility into your security posture and a roadmap to strengthen it. Instead of waiting for a hacker or compliance auditor to find the cracks in your defenses, vulnerability management lets you catch and fix issues proactively. Over time, this significantly reduces your attack surface and overall business risk. Your organization becomes stronger, more secure, and more resilient to cyber threats because security gaps are being managed on an ongoing basis as part of your normal operations.

Vulnerability management services help you identify and fix potential security issues before they become serious incidents. By preventing breaches and outages, you avoid damage to your company's reputation and avoid the astronomical costs of cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, a structured vulnerability management program improves your compliance with various security regulations and standards. It also gives executives and IT leaders better insight into the organization's risk profile and where improvements are needed.

Why Vulnerability Management Is Critical in Regulated Industries

If you operate in a regulated sector such as government contracting, healthcare, or financial services, you likely face stringent security requirements. Regulators and industry standards explicitly or implicitly require ongoing vulnerability management as part of due diligence. A robust vulnerability management program helps ensure you continuously meet these mandates and can confidently prove it during audits.

Essendis has deep expertise helping clients in regulated environments implement vulnerability management in alignment with their compliance obligations. Our services support frameworks and regulations including:

• Defense: NIST 800-171 and CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) for DoD contractors, DFARS requirements for vulnerability remediation, FedRAMP for cloud systems, etc.
• Healthcare: HIPAA/HITECH security rule compliance through continuous risk assessment and mitigation, as well as HITRUST CSF certification requirements.
• Financial Services: PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) quarterly scanning and prompt patching requirements, GLBA safeguarding rules, and FFIEC cybersecurity guidelines.
• Privacy and General Security: Frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), GDPR, and CCPA privacy regulations, and more – all of which expect a process to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Failing to meet these standards isn't just a paperwork issue – it directly correlates to cybersecurity risk. Compliance violations can result in hefty fines or loss of business contracts, and they often stem from the same root cause as breaches: poor vulnerability and patch management. By investing in continuous vulnerability management, you're not only checking the compliance box; you're actively reducing the likelihood of incidents that could trigger regulatory penalties in the first place. It's a win-win: stronger security and easier audits.

The Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: 5 Steps to Continuous Security

Effective vulnerability management is not a one-time project – it's an ongoing lifecycle that continuously improves your security posture. Essendis follows a proven vulnerability management lifecycle to ensure nothing falls through the cracks. We take a risk-based vulnerability management approach at each step, focusing efforts where they matter most for your business. Here are the five key stages of our continuous program:

Discovery & Scanning

We begin by discovering all assets in your environment (servers, workstations, cloud instances, applications, network devices, etc.) and deploying automated vulnerability scanning tools to identify any weaknesses. Our scans (both external and internal) probe for missing patches, configuration errors, default passwords, and thousands of known vulnerabilities across your systems. 

By running scans on a regular schedule (e.g., weekly or monthly) and whenever new threats emerge, we maintain up-to-date visibility into your vulnerabilities. (For a deeper dive into this stage, see our guide on "What is the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle?" detailing best practices in asset discovery and assessment.)

Reporting & Assessment

After each scan cycle, we compile a detailed report of findings. This report enumerates all discovered vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, complete with severity ratings (e.g., CVSS scores) and descriptions. However, a raw list of vulnerabilities isn't very useful on its own. That's why our security advisors analyze and contextualize the results for you. 

We validate which findings are true positives (filtering out any scanner false alarms) and assess the potential impact on your business. You receive an easy-to-understand summary for management as well as the technical details your IT team needs. We make sure you know exactly what was found, where it is, and what it means.

Prioritization (Risk-Based Management)

Not all vulnerabilities are created equal. In this stage, we prioritize the identified issues based on risk – a core part of risk-based vulnerability management. Rather than simply fix things in the order a scanner reports them, we consider factors like: How critical is the affected asset to your operations? Is the vulnerability already being exploited in the wild or is there malware targeting it? How difficult is it for an attacker to exploit? Has the vendor released an emergency patch or is there public exploit code available? 

By weighing business context and threat intelligence alongside baseline severity scores, we assign each vulnerability a priority (Critical, High, Medium, Low). This vulnerability prioritization ensures your team addresses the truly dangerous issues first. We'll work with you to map vulnerabilities to your crown jewels and compliance must-haves so that remediation efforts align with your business risk appetite. (Want to learn more about risk scoring? Read our article "Beyond CVSS: An Introduction to Risk-Based Vulnerability Management" for insights on modern prioritization techniques.)

Remediation & Patch Management

Once priorities are set, the real work happens – fixing the vulnerabilities. In many cases, remediation involves applying software updates or patches to eliminate a flaw. Other times it might mean changing a configuration, updating firewall rules, or implementing a workaround while waiting for a vendor fix. Essendis doesn't leave you with a report and wish you good luck; our consulting team works alongside your IT staff (or can take the lead) to remediate the issues in a timely manner. 

We follow patch management best practices to minimize disruption: for instance, scheduling critical patches during appropriate maintenance windows, testing patches in a staging environment before production rollout, and ensuring proper backups and rollback plans are in place. We also help you develop a structured patch management process if you don't have one. 

By addressing the highest-risk vulnerabilities first and swiftly applying critical patches, you close the most dangerous security gaps before attackers can exploit them. Essendis can even assist with emergency patching across dozens or hundreds of systems when major threats (like a zero-day exploit) arise.

Patch Management Pro Tip

Keeping up with patches can be overwhelming. To stay organized, maintain an inventory of all software and devices, subscribe to vendor security bulletins for alerts, and use automated patch management tools where possible. Prioritize patches based on risk (not just age) – e.g., a patch fixing a remotely exploitable flaw on an internet-facing server should take priority over one for an internal system. 

Always test updates on a sample system first to catch any issues, and aim for a regular patch cycle (such as weekly or bi-weekly) so that patching becomes routine. Need a starting point for your organization? Download our Vulnerability Management Policy Template to establish a formal patching and remediation policy aligned with industry best practices.

Verification & Continuous Improvement

Vulnerability management is an ongoing loop. After remediation, Essendis will re-scan and retest the affected systems to verify that vulnerabilities have been successfully eliminated and that no new issues were introduced. This verification step provides peace of mind (for example, demonstrating to auditors that fixes were effective). We then rinse and repeat – the next cycle of scanning will catch any new vulnerabilities that have appeared since the last round. Over time, we also analyze trends in your vulnerability data to identify areas for improvement. 

Perhaps certain systems are repeatedly unpatched due to process gaps, or one department's devices are consistently misconfigured – these insights allow us to suggest improvements to your vulnerability management program. We'll help you adjust processes, tighten policies, or implement new security controls as needed to continually mature your program. The goal is a cycle of continuous improvement where each round of the lifecycle makes your organization more secure than before.

By following this five-step vulnerability management lifecycle, organizations establish a continuous security posture. Instead of a reactive "find and fix" scramble once a year (or after a breach), you have a systematic, repeatable process keeping your environment in a state of good cyber hygiene. This significantly reduces risk over the long term. Our clients often find that after a few cycles, the number of new high-severity vulnerabilities drops off – a sign that their proactive efforts are paying off with a hardened infrastructure.

Managed Vulnerability Management vs. In-House: The Value of Outsourcing

One question many organizations face is whether to handle vulnerability management internally or to use a managed vulnerability management service. Some companies start by running basic scans with in-house IT staff, only to find it's much more complex and time-consuming than expected. There are several challenges with the do-it-yourself approach:

• Tool Overhead: Enterprise-grade vulnerability scanners and tools can be expensive and require skilled personnel to configure, run, and maintain. Your team also has to continuously update the tools for new vulnerabilities and tune them to minimize false positives.
• Expertise: Scanning is just one piece; knowing how to interpret results, assess risk, and effectively remediate issues requires specialized security expertise. Your IT team may be stretched thin or lack experience in vulnerability assessment and triage.
• Bandwidth: Vulnerability management is an ongoing effort. Many in-house teams struggle to keep up with frequent scanning and patching on top of their daily responsibilities. Important tasks get deferred, and vulnerabilities linger unaddressed, increasing risk.
• Consistency: Employees come and go, and internal priorities shift. We often see in-house programs falter due to changes in staff or focus. A managed service provides continuity and dedicated focus on your security posture.
• Threat Intelligence: Keeping up with the latest threats (new zero-day exploits, emerging malware, etc.) is a job in itself. Security providers like Essendis have teams and feeds dedicated to threat intel, which inform our vulnerability prioritization and remediation advice.

By partnering with Essendis for managed vulnerability management, you offload these burdens to a team of specialists whose full-time focus is protecting your systems. We bring best-in-class scanning technology (so you don't have to buy your own), and our security analysts know how to zero in on what matters. We operate as an extension of your team: scheduling scans, analyzing results, and guiding remediation on an ongoing basis with minimal oversight needed from you. Many clients find this not only improves their security outcomes but is more cost-effective than hiring additional full-time security staff or dealing with breach recoveries.

With Essendis' Managed Vulnerability Management Services, you get:

• Continuous Coverage: 24/7/365 monitoring and regular scanning schedules to ensure new threats are caught promptly. We don't take "breaks" from security, and neither do attackers.
• Access to Expertise: Our certified cybersecurity consultants and engineers have a wealth of experience across networks, cloud, and applications. They've seen what attackers do and how to stop them. You get their collective knowledge working for you.
• Proven Processes: The robust lifecycle and methodologies described above are implemented for you, consistently. We have refined playbooks for everything from routine patching to handling critical zero-day exploits.
• Customized Approach: We tailor our vulnerability management program to your environment and compliance needs. From defining scan scopes to setting risk thresholds that make sense for your business, it's not one-size-fits-all. You get the reporting and support that aligns with your priorities (for example, emphasizing CMMC compliance for a defense contractor, or focusing on HIPAA security rule elements for a healthcare provider).
• Remediation Support: This is a key differentiator. Some providers or tools will drop a report on your desk and leave you to figure it out. Essendis sticks with you through remediation and validation. Our team can work with your IT staff or handle fixes directly under your approval. We ensure the loop is closed on each vulnerability.
• Metrics and Improvement: We help define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your vulnerability management program (e.g., average time to patch critical vulns, number of vulnerabilities open longer than 30 days, etc.). Through our vulnerability management metrics dashboards and periodic reviews, your management gains insight into progress and areas of concern. This reporting demonstrates the ROI of the program over time and supports budgeting and audit requirements.

In essence, using a managed service means you get a comprehensive vulnerability management program up and running quickly, without the growing pains of building it all in-house. You retain full visibility and control over decisions, but our team does the heavy lifting and provides expert guidance at every step. It's a collaborative partnership: you know your business and critical assets best, and we know how to keep them secure. Together, we ensure no vulnerability slips through unnoticed or unaddressed.

(For a detailed comparison, read our white paper on "In-House vs. Managed Vulnerability Management: A Cost-Benefit Analysis" to see which model makes the most sense for your organization.)

Our Comprehensive Approach: Beyond Scanning to Full-Service Security

At Essendis, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop for network security services and engineering. Vulnerability management is a cornerstone of our cybersecurity offerings, but we integrate it with a holistic security strategy. When you partner with us, you gain more than just scanning reports; you gain a security ally committed to protecting and enabling your business. Here's what sets our vulnerability management services apart:

Alignment with Your Business Goals

We understand that in regulated industries, security initiatives must align with business objectives like maintaining uptime, protecting patient privacy, or securing government contracts. Our consultative approach means we first learn what matters most to your organization (your "crown jewels," key processes, compliance deadlines, etc.) and then tailor the vulnerability management program around those priorities. We help translate technical findings into business terms, so you always know what a vulnerability means for your operations and what to do about it.

Compliance-Driven Methodology

Our team stays up-to-date on the latest regulations and standards affecting your industry. We incorporate compliance checks into our process – for example, ensuring your vulnerability scans meet PCI-DSS quarterly scan requirements or that your reporting covers the controls needed for CMMC or SOC 2 evidence. We can provide documentation and guidance specifically mapped to these frameworks, making audits smoother. Download our free Vulnerability Management Policy Template to jump-start your internal policies in line with compliance best practices.

Best-of-Breed Tools and Techniques

Essendis uses leading vulnerability scanning tools (covering network, web application (DAST), and source code scanning (SAST) technologies) to achieve broad and deep coverage. We augment automated scans with expert manual techniques when needed – especially for critical systems – so that you get accurate results with fewer false positives. 

Our arsenal includes external scanning to assess your perimeter as hackers would, and internal scanning to catch risks inside your firewall. We also leverage configuration scanning to ensure systems are securely configured and not drifting from baseline (e.g., checking for open ports or weak settings that could be exploited). By combining multiple tool outputs and our analysts' insight, you get a 360-degree view of your security weaknesses.

Integration with Broader Security Services

Vulnerability management works best as part of a layered defense. As a full-service cybersecurity provider, Essendis can seamlessly integrate your vulnerability management program with other services. For example, our team can coordinate with penetration testing efforts – using pen tests to probe for complex, high-risk vulnerabilities that automated scanners might miss. (Curious about the difference? See FAQ: What's the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing? below or read our article "Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Testing: What's the Difference?") 

We also feed vulnerability data into your overall risk management strategy and, if applicable, into a vCISO (virtual CISO) program to inform security roadmaps and budgeting. The insights from continuous vulnerability management can guide where to invest in strengthening defenses (perhaps it reveals a need for better network segmentation, identity management improvements, developer secure coding training, etc.). Essendis will help you act on those insights, not just observe them.

Flexible Engagement Models

We offer vulnerability management services in a way that fits your needs. It could be part of a larger Managed Security Services package or a standalone program. You can opt for ongoing management where we handle everything end-to-end, or more of an advisory role where we empower your internal team with our tools and support. Services are available individually or in combination, and can be conducted once or on a recurring schedule. 

For instance, you might start with a one-time baseline assessment and then move into a monthly managed service. We can also provide à la carte scanning (e.g., a special web app scan before a product launch, or cloud infrastructure scan after a major change) as needed. This flexibility ensures you get maximum value within your budget and can scale up or down as your situation evolves.

Real-Time Support and Incident Response

Security is dynamic. If a critical new vulnerability (think "Heartbleed" or a severe ransomware exploit) emerges in the wild, our team is on it immediately. We issue alerts to our clients, perform out-of-cycle scans if warranted, and help remediate on an emergency timeline. Additionally, if you suspect a security incident, our familiarity with your environment through the vulnerability program means we can assist in investigating and containing the issue more effectively. Essentially, by working with us continuously, you have a partner who already knows your systems and can respond faster in a crisis.

Ultimately, our goal is to keep your business in lockstep with evolving technology and protected from harmful attacks. We combine the latest tools with skilled human analysis and a deep understanding of compliance and business needs. The outcome is a proactive program that not only finds vulnerabilities but helps you fix them and prevent future ones, minimizing your risk day by day.

Build a Proactive, Compliance-Ready Security Program

Stop chasing every alert and start focusing on the risks that matter. A continuous vulnerability management program from Essendis gives you the visibility and intelligence to protect your business effectively and prove compliance with confidence.

When you are ready to take action – whether it's implementing a new vulnerability management program or enhancing an existing one – nothing beats a direct conversation with experts. We encourage you to schedule a free consultation. During a consultation, our advisors will discuss your specific challenges, requirements, and goals. 

We'll share how Essendis can tailor our services to meet those needs, and you'll get a clear picture of the engagement model, timeline, and investment that would be involved. This is a no-obligation, no-pressure discussion – our aim is to offer value from the get-go, whether that's advice, a quick gap analysis, or simply answering your lingering questions. 

Ready to Take the Next Step? Whether you need to build a vulnerability management program from scratch, optimize what you have, or simply validate your compliance posture, Essendis is here to help. Get in touch for a personalized consultation and see how our Continuous Vulnerability Management Services can strengthen your security and compliance efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Vulnerability Management

What are vulnerability management services, exactly? 

Vulnerability management services are expert-led solutions that continuously identify, assess, and help remediate security vulnerabilities in an organization's IT environment. This typically involves regular vulnerability scans of systems and networks, detailed reporting on any weaknesses found, guidance on how to fix those issues (such as applying patches or changing configurations), and follow-up to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved. Services can be provided by an in-house security team or an external provider like Essendis. The goal is to reduce your risk exposure by finding and fixing vulnerabilities before attackers or auditors do.

How is vulnerability management different from penetration testing? 

Vulnerability management and penetration testing are complementary but distinct security practices. Vulnerability management is an ongoing process that uses automated tools to scan for known vulnerabilities across your assets, producing a list of weaknesses to address. It's about breadth and continuous coverage. Penetration testing, on the other hand, is a simulated attack (often manual) performed by ethical hackers to identify security gaps that might not be obvious, by actively attempting to exploit vulnerabilities. 

Pen tests are typically point-in-time assessments and go deeper into attempting to breach systems using creative tactics. Think of vulnerability scanning as checking the doors and windows are locked, whereas penetration testing involves trying to pick the locks and break in (with permission, of course). Both are important: scanning catches the majority of standard issues on a regular basis, and periodic pen tests provide a more thorough exam of your defenses. (For more details, see our article on "Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Testing" and learn when to use each.)

What is a vulnerability management lifecycle? 

The vulnerability management lifecycle is the repeatable series of steps an organization follows to manage vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis. It generally includes: Discovering assets and scanning for vulnerabilities, Reporting on findings, Prioritizing those findings based on risk, Remediating by fixing or patching the issues, and Verifying that fixes were effective – then the cycle repeats continuously. 

Some models add steps like asset prioritization or continuous monitoring and improvement as well. The key idea is that it's a loop, not a one-time effort. A defined lifecycle ensures that new vulnerabilities are constantly being identified and addressed, and that the process keeps improving over time. (Our pillar page above outlines a 5-step vulnerability management lifecycle in detail – scroll up to see how Essendis approaches it.)

We already have antivirus and a firewall. Do we really need vulnerability management too? 

Yes. Traditional security tools like firewalls and antivirus software are necessary, but they don't cover everything. Firewalls control network traffic and antivirus catches known malware, but vulnerabilities are the underlying weaknesses (like an unpatched software flaw or an open port) that attackers use to penetrate your defenses in the first place. 

Many breaches occur not because malware wasn't caught, but because an attacker exploited a vulnerability to gain entry (for example, an outdated VPN server with a known bug, or a web application vulnerability that a firewall didn't recognize as malicious traffic). Vulnerability management proactively closes those holes by keeping systems up to date and hardened. Think of it as fixing the cracks in your castle walls so that your other defenses aren't bypassed. It significantly reduces the chances that attackers can even get their foot in the door, making your existing security controls far more effective.

How often should we conduct vulnerability scans? 

Frequency of scanning can vary based on your environment and compliance requirements, but as a best practice continuous scanning is ideal. Many organizations run network vulnerability scans at least monthly, with critical systems scanned weekly or even daily if they are high-risk. Web applications might be scanned continuously or after each significant update. Compliance standards often mandate a minimum frequency (for instance, PCI-DSS requires quarterly external scans at a minimum, and many standards recommend at least monthly scanning). 

Essendis typically sets up recurring scans (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) tailored to the client's risk profile. In addition, on-demand scans are performed whenever major new threats emerge (such as a widespread zero-day vulnerability) or after significant changes (like deploying a new server). The key is that scanning is not a one-and-done event; it's an ongoing rhythm. Our team will work with you to determine an optimal scanning schedule that balances thoroughness with any operational considerations.

What kinds of vulnerabilities do these services find? 

Vulnerability scanning tools can detect tens of thousands of known issues. Common categories of vulnerabilities we find include: Missing security patches or outdated software (one of the biggest drivers of breaches), misconfigurations (e.g., default passwords, improper permissions, open ports that shouldn't be open), weak encryption settings or protocol flaws, authentication weaknesses, and known software bugs in operating systems, databases, applications, or libraries. We also perform specialized scans for things like web application flaws (SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.), and scan source code for insecure coding patterns. 

Essentially, anything that has a CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) ID or a known security weakness can show up in a vulnerability scan report. Additionally, through configuration and compliance scanning, we might identify policy violations (like a system that isn't aligned with CIS hardening benchmarks or a missing control required by a framework). The range is broad, but our reports categorize and prioritize these findings so you can focus on the critical issues first.

Do vulnerability management services also fix the issues or just find them?

This is an important distinction to understand when evaluating services. Essendis' vulnerability management service includes guidance and support through remediation. After identifying and reporting vulnerabilities, we don't consider the job done until those vulnerabilities are addressed. Our team will work with you to develop a remediation plan for each high-priority finding. Depending on the engagement model, we can directly assist in applying patches, adjusting configurations, or otherwise fixing the problems (especially if you engage our broader security engineering services). 

In all cases, we provide clear instructions for your IT staff on how to remediate each issue and we're available to answer questions or help troubleshoot. After fixes are applied, we also verify that the vulnerability is resolved via re-scans. Not all providers offer this level of end-to-end service – some may only do scanning and advisory, leaving the fixing to you. We believe that true risk reduction happens only when the loop is closed, so we emphasize remediation support as a core part of our offering.

How long does it take to implement a vulnerability management program with Essendis? 

We can get a basic program up and running in a matter of weeks. In the first month, we typically conduct a kickoff to understand your environment and goals, deploy our scanning tools, and perform an initial baseline scan of your systems. That initial scan often uncovers a number of issues which we then help prioritize and address right away (essentially jump-starting your remediation). 

Subsequent months are about establishing a steady cadence – refining scan schedules, integrating the process with your ticketing systems if desired, and working through remediation cycles. If you have pressing compliance audits or threats, we can accelerate certain efforts. On an ongoing basis, expect regular touchpoints (monthly or quarterly reviews) to discuss results and strategy. Overall, you'll start seeing actionable results from day one (with the first scan report), and significant risk reduction typically within the first 1-2 cycles (months) as critical exposures get remediated. 

Essendis handles much of the heavy lifting, so the disruption to your team is minimal – we work in the background and surface the important stuff to you with recommended actions. In short, you can have a functioning, continuous vulnerability management program faster than you might think, especially compared to building one internally from scratch.

How does vulnerability management help with our compliance audits and reporting?

Continuous vulnerability management greatly streamlines compliance efforts. Many regulations and standards require organizations to demonstrate that they are actively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities. By having Essendis run this program, you automatically generate evidence to satisfy those controls. For example, if an auditor asks for proof of regular vulnerability scans and timely remediation (a common request in ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.), you will have scan reports, remediation logs, and policy documents at your fingertips. 

We can map our reports to specific compliance requirements (e.g., PCI requirement 11.2 for quarterly scans, or HIPAA 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) for risk analysis). Additionally, our advisors can provide attestation letters or be on calls to explain the vulnerability management process to your auditors if needed. By proactively fixing vulnerabilities, you also avoid the scenario of an assessor finding critical issues during an audit – which can put certifications or contracts at risk. 

Essentially, our service not only reduces security risk but also produces the documentation and assurance you need to confidently pass audits and demonstrate due diligence to clients and regulators. It's about being able to say: "Yes, we have a robust vulnerability management program in place, here is how it works, and here is the evidence of its effectiveness."

Take control of your cybersecurity before cyber threats take control of you. With Essendis Vulnerability Management Services, you get a partner who understands the high stakes of regulated industries and delivers a program that keeps you secure, compliant, and confident. Don't wait for the next breach or audit surprise. Schedule a consultation today and let's build a stronger security posture for your organization together. Your business's resilience and reputation are worth it.

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