Patching
Emergency Vulnerability Patching Playbook — Enterprise Response Framework
An enterprise-grade emergency vulnerability patching playbook designed to guide rapid response to actively exploited vulnerabilities. This SECMONS guide outlines structured decision-making, prioritization, validation, and communication workflows.
CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) — What It Is, How It Works, and Why Defenders Track It
CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is the global identifier standard for publicly disclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities. This SECMONS glossary entry explains CVE structure, who assigns CVEs, how CVEs relate to CVSS and CWE, and how teams use CVEs for patching, risk, and incident response.
Vulnerability Management — Identifying, Prioritizing, and Remediating Security Weaknesses
Vulnerability Management is the continuous process of discovering, assessing, prioritizing, and remediating security weaknesses across systems and applications. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how vulnerability management works, how it differs from patch management, and how organizations reduce real-world risk.