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Best Practices in Exposure Management

Publisher IDC
Published Feb 25, 2026
Length 9 Pages
SKU # IDC20921469

Description

This IDC PeerScape outlines best practices in exposure management as it evolves from traditional vulnerability management to a holistic, risk-driven discipline, emphasizing risk-based prioritization, comprehensive asset inventory, organizational alignment, and integrated reporting. Organizations must move beyond tool deployment to build robust processes, accurate asset inventories, and cross-functional collaboration. By adopting these best practices, organizations can reduce risk, improve remediation efficiency, and demonstrate measurable progress to stakeholders."Maintaining accurate asset inventories and clear ownership remains a foundational challenge in exposure management. Continuous scanning and automated tagging help security teams develop better programs to effectively manage risk." — Senior Research Director Michelle Abraham, Security and Trust, IDC

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9 Pages

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Practice 1. Utilize risk-based prioritization to manage the exposures in the IT environment

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Practice 2. Maintain comprehensive and accurate asset information including ownership

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Practice 3. Align your resources and processes and obtain organizational buy-in

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Practice 4. Embed exposure management solutions and reporting across the organization

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