Risk-Based Vulnerability Management through CMDB and ITSM Integration

 

Managing vulnerabilities, maintaining accurate asset data, and correlating the two for risk-based vulnerability and exposure management can be daunting. Traditional IT service management (ITSM) and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) systems often suffer from outdated data and slow, disjointed remediation processes. NorthStar changes the game with seamless integration that enhances data quality and accelerates remediation, supporting a comprehensive Cyber Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) strategy.

 

Why NorthStar?

NorthStar is purpose-built to solve the core challenges of vulnerability management by enabling a risk-based approach. Here’s what sets it apart:

• Risk-Based Vulnerability Management & Prioritization
  NorthStar integrates vulnerability and exposure data with business context, technical severity, and threat intelligence, allowing organizations to prioritize remediation efforts that align with their specific risk tolerance and business priorities. By aligning remediation efforts with unique risk tolerances and policies, NorthStar transforms how security teams manage vulnerabilities.

• Enhanced CMDB Accuracy
  NorthStar aggregates, deduplicates, and reconciles data from diverse sources to help maintain a reliable, accurate and up-to-date CMDB. This accuracy is critical for effective RBVM, ensuring your asset inventory reflects real-world conditions without requiring agents or manual updates.

• Streamlined ITSM Integration
  By automating ticket creation and enrichment in ITSM platforms, NorthStar accelerates response times for high-risk vulnerabilities and exposures. Each ticket includes detailed asset information, exposure insights, and actionable remediation steps.

• Holistic Cyber Threat Exposure Management
  Breaking down silos between ITSM, CMDB, and vulnerability management tools, NorthStar creates a unified view of assets and exposures. This integration supports RBVM by reducing gaps and inconsistencies that complicate remediation.

• Broad Integration for a Unified View
  While CMDB and ITSM integration are central to NorthStar’s value, the platform extends its capabilities to a wide range of IT management and IT security tools. Whether consolidating data from vulnerability assessment platforms, EDR/XDR systems, SIEMs, patch management solutions, or cloud security platforms, NorthStar creates a unified view of your attack surface. This ensures that data from across your ecosystem is accurate, deduplicated, and actionable.

• Continuous Monitoring and Governance
  NorthStar provides end-to-end visibility by synchronizing ticket information with remediation progress. With real-time tracking of SLA adherence and detailed reporting, organizations can enhance governance and maintain compliance with internal and external standards.

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The NorthStar Advantage: Results You Can Measure

Organizations using NorthStar achieve transformative outcomes in their RBVM programs, including:

• Faster Remediation: Reduce remediation times by up to 60%, minimizing exposure windows.

• Increased Efficiency: Improve operational workflows by up to 40%, freeing up security teams for strategic initiatives.

• Reduced Risk Exposure: Focus on the most critical threats to significantly lower overall risk.

NorthStar empowers organizations to align their vulnerability management efforts with business priorities while driving measurable improvements in efficiency and risk reduction.

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Take the Next Step

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