It's time to turn from CVSS-backed patching to choke-point patching focused on breaking chains to critical assets.
Originally published at darkreading.com
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The Patch Gap: Why Defenders Need to Think in Chains, Not Checklists
Organizations need to shift from traditional CVSS-based vulnerability patching approaches to a strategic 'choke-point patching' methodology that focuses on breaking attack chains leading to critical assets. This approach prioritizes vulnerabilities based on their position in potential attack paths rather than severity scores alone, enabling more effective resource allocation and risk reduction.
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