Mitigation and remediation are two words that are used a lot in cybersecurity. Most times they are used interchangeably. Although there is a stark contrast between them, both play a major role in security service providers’ risk-related decisions. In this post, we will take a closer look at both strategies and how threat intelligence contributes to each.

Much to our detriment, new software vulnerabilities are discovered on a daily basis. For security professionals and companies alike, this becomes a significant concern. Companies must be able to follow a procedure to guarantee that they do not fall prey to these flaws. 

Vulnerability remediation is the process of discovering IT vulnerabilities and assessing their risks to develop viable countermeasures and remedies. This assessment is a proactive strategy to addressing the vulnerabilities and, if feasible, eliminating the risk.