CTEM: Redefining Vulnerability Management in Healthcare

With the rapid advances in business risks and the expanding attack surface, traditional vulnerability management approaches are no longer sufficient. It is critical to leverage a comprehensive, proactive approach to risk management, continuously monitoring all digital assets and network infrastructure to identify and mitigate threats which increase daily.

Enter Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), by continuously monitoring networks and systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses, prioritizing threats based on their likelihood of exploitation and impact, and addressing vulnerabilities in real time, CTEM is a more robust approach and reduces risk significantly more than traditional vulnerability management practices. 

Mature vulnerability management practices can provide greater risk reduction, better support regulatory compliance, and ultimately safeguard the reputation of the organization. Recent healthcare breaches, such as the Change Healthcare incident which occurred as a result of a vulnerability that allowed attackers to gain access to sensitive patient data, highlight the need for cybersecurity frameworks.

This report explores known vulnerabilities in traditional practices and provides strategies for enhancing vulnerability management maturity in healthcare organizations.