Risk-Based Methodology (VUL-001-R003) - VUL-001

Requirement Details & Guidance

VUL-001-R003 · VUL-001

Why This Requirement Exists

A governed vulnerability program establishes scope, accountability, risk criteria, and remediation expectations across the technology estate.

Implementation Guidance

Define program scope, roles, risk methodology, remediation SLAs, reporting requirements, and escalation paths. Align the program with asset, risk, incident, and configuration management.

Practical Application & Audit Readiness

VUL-001-R003 · Field Guidance

Business Examples

Common Audit Findings

Common Mistakes

Best Practices & Ownership

VUL-001 · Recommended Approach

Recommended Practices

Typical Owner

Cross-Mapped Regulatory Frameworks

Harmonized Control Mappings

FRAMEWORK CODE	FRAMEWORK NAME & DETAILS	FAMILY / CATEGORY	VERSION	ACTION
CIS-V8	CIS Controls CIS Controls are a prioritized set of cybersecurit... Clause: Control 07 – Continuous Vulnerability Management: 7.1 – Establish and Maintain a Vulnerability Management Process	CIS Best Practice	vv8	View →
COBIT2019	COBIT COBIT is an enterprise governance and management f... Clause: 4.4 – Deliver, Service and Support (DSS) > DSS05 – Managed Security Services > DSS05.07 – Manage vulnerabilities and monitor the infrastructure for	COBIT Governance Framework	v2019	View →
DORA	Digital Operational Resilience Act The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act establis... Clause: Article 8(2) – Continuous identification of ICT risk sources, cyber threats and ICT vulnerabilities Article 9(1) – Continuous monitoring/control of ICT security and functioning Article 9(4)(f) – Documented policies for patches and updates	EU Regulation	vCurrent	View →
HIPAA	Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA is a U.S. federal law supported by implement... Clause: § 164.308(a)(2) Standard: Risk analysis	US Law	vCurrent	View →
IRDAI	IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Guidelines IRDAI information and cyber-security requirements... Clause: §2.6-3.6 – Vulnerability Management	India Guideline	vLatest	View →
ISO22301	ISO/IEC 22301 ISO 22301 specifies requirements for a Business Co... Clause: 6.1.1 – Determining risks and opportunities; 8.2.3 – Risk assessment	ISO Standard	v2019	View →
ISO27002	ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27002 is a guidance standard containing a... Clause: 8.8 – Management of technical vulnerabilities	ISO Standard	v2022	View →
NIS2	NIS2 Directive The NIS2 Directive establishes EU-wide cybersecuri... Clause: Article 21(2)(e) – Security in network and information systems acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling and disclosure	EU Directive	vCurrent	View →
NIST-CSF	NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides high-lev... Clause: ID.RA – Risk Assessment \| ID.RA-01 – Vulnerabilities in assets are identified, validated, and recorded ID.RA – Risk Assessment \| ID.RA-05 – Threats, vulnerabilities, likelihoods, and impacts are used to understand inherent risk and inform risk response prioritization	NIST Framework	v2	View →
NIST80053	NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 presents control families, i... Clause: 3.16 – RISK ASSESSMENT; RA-3 – RISK ASSESSMENT	NIST Control Catalog	vRev. 5	View →
NPCI-ISR	NPCI Information Security Requirements NPCI information-security requirements define cont... Clause: Operational Review; VAPT Testing and Re-assessment	India Standard	vLatest	View →
RBI-CSF	RBI Cyber Security Framework / Master Directions RBI cyber-security requirements and directions set... Clause: 7) Patch/Vulnerability & Change Management – 7.1 Risk-based patch inventory, identification and application to minimise exposure; 18) Vulnerability assessment and Penetration Test and Red Team Exercises – 18.1 Periodic VA/PT of critical systems, especially internet-facing	India Regulation	vLatest	View →
SEBI-CSCRF	SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framewor... Clause: 2.2 ID.RA: Risk Assessment; 3.4 PR.IP: Information Protection Processes and Procedures	India Regulation	vLatest	View →
SOC2	SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria SOC 2 is an independent examination and reporting... Clause: CC7.1 – System Operations – To meet its objectives, the entity uses detection and monitoring procedures to identify (1) changes to configurations that result in the introduction of new vulnerabilities, and (2) susceptibilities to newly discovered vulnerabilities. CC3.2 – Risk Assessment – COSO Principle 7: The entity identifies risks to the achievement of its objectives across the entity and analyzes risks as a basis for determining how the risks should be managed.	AICPA Audit Framework	vLatest	View →

Parent Domain Context

Governance Domain Baseline

Domain Name:

Vulnerability & Patch Management (VUL)

Purpose:

To identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities and patch known security flaws.

Scope:

Enterprise

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Parent Control Context

Control Baseline

Control Name:

Vulnerability Management Strategy (VUL-001)

Summary:

Establishes enterprise vulnerability management strategy including governance, risk-based methodology, roles, scope, monitoring, reporting, review, and continuous improvement.

Business Description:

Establish and maintain an enterprise vulnerability management strategy governing the identification, assessment, prioritization, remediation, verification, and reporting of vulnerabilities across organizational assets.

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