Top vulnerability assessment and management best practices

Vulnerability assessment and management are crucial practices for minimizing potential security threats in software infrastructure, considering the increasing complexity of software and the pressure for rapid feature deployment. Despite inevitable software vulnerabilities, implementing best practices such as vulnerability scanning during development, continuous image scanning, and host scanning are essential to evaluate and manage security risks effectively. Emphasis is placed on blocking vulnerabilities before they reach production through inline scanning and maintaining updated versions of software to mitigate exposure to risks. Runtime security tools like Falco are recommended for detecting and managing threats as they occur, and conducting forensic investigations post-exploitation to prevent future incidents. Effective vulnerability management involves implementing company-wide policies to prioritize vulnerabilities based on severity and impact, as well as using comprehensive reporting tools to facilitate quick response and compliance checks. Sysdig Secure is highlighted as a solution that consolidates these practices into a single platform, offering a streamlined approach to securing cloud environments and ensuring compliance across infrastructure.