Vulnerability Disclosure & Patch Management Policy Template
Establishes procedures for vulnerability disclosure and coordinated handling of vulnerabilities, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e) and Article 12.
What This Policy Covers
Required Sections
A compliant Vulnerability Disclosure & Patch Management Policy for NIS 2 Directive must include the following6 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.
Purpose and Scope
Policy objectives and NIS 2 vulnerability handling requirements.
Vulnerability Identification
Scanning tools, frequency, and coverage requirements.
Vulnerability Assessment and Prioritization
CVSS-based scoring and remediation priority classification.
Patch Management Procedures
Patching timelines by severity and testing requirements.
Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure
Responsible disclosure process and CSIRT coordination.
Emergency Patching
Expedited process for critical zero-day vulnerabilities.
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Policy Details
Other NIS 2 Directive Templates
Establishes a systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and treating cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIS 2 Directive Article 21.
Defines procedures for detecting, managing, and reporting significant cybersecurity incidents, including the mandatory 24-hour early warning to the CSIRT under NIS 2 Article 23.
Ensures continuity of essential or important services during and after cybersecurity incidents, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(c).
Addresses security requirements for direct suppliers and service providers, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(d).
Establishes security controls for network and information systems acquisition, development, and maintenance, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(e).
Defines policies and procedures for the use of cryptography and encryption to protect network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(h).
Establishes access control policies and asset management requirements for network and information systems, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(i).
Defines requirements for multi-factor authentication and continuous authentication solutions, aligned with NIS 2 Article 21(2)(j).