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VPM-06.6VPMVulnerability & Patch Management

External Vulnerability Assessment Scans

Description

Mechanisms exist to perform quarterly external vulnerability scans (outside the organization's network looking inward) via a reputable vulnerability service provider, which include rescans until passing results are obtained or all “high” vulnerabilities are resolved, as defined by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS).

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