ENHANCING VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT THROUGH CYBER THREAT EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT (CTEM)
Keywords:
Cyber Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), Vulnerability Management (VM), Adaptive SLAs, Real-Time Risk Scoring, Threat Intelligence, AI-Driven Prioritization, Continuous Monitoring, Proactive Cybersecurity, Risk-Based Analysis, Cyber Risk ManagementAbstract
As cyber threats evolve, traditional vulnerability management approaches that rely on periodic assessments and static scoring are insufficient for modern security needs. This paper presents Cyber Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) as a paradigm shift, offering organizations a means to anticipate, prioritize, and manage vulnerabilities dynamically. CTEM enables real-time threat monitoring, adaptive service-level agreements (SLAs), and AI-driven analysis to improve response times and align security strategies with business risk. This research explores CTEM’s principles, benefits, and real-world applications, while identifying strategies for organizations to incorporate CTEM effectively. Additionally, it considers the future trajectory of CTEM, with an emphasis on collaboration and emerging technologies.
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