What is a common practice for testing remediated vulnerabilities within ServiceNow?

Verification scanning after remediation is a crucial practice in ensuring that vulnerabilities have been effectively addressed within ServiceNow. This process involves performing a scan of the systems or applications that were previously identified as vulnerable to confirm that the remediation efforts have successfully resolved the issues. By executing verification scans, organizations can validate that the applicable patches or security configurations have been applied correctly and that the vulnerabilities no longer pose a risk.

This method is particularly important for maintaining the overall security posture of an organization, as it provides concrete evidence that the remediation was effective and allows for the identification of any remaining vulnerabilities that may require further attention. Over time, this practice helps build trust in the vulnerability management process, as stakeholders can see that vulnerabilities are not just tracked but are also properly remediated and verified.

In contrast, other practices like retrospective analysis of past vulnerabilities provide insights into trends and effectiveness but do not confirm the current status of vulnerabilities. Human error analysis focuses on understanding and preventing mistakes that may lead to vulnerabilities, but it does not test whether specific vulnerabilities have been remediated. Random sampling of vulnerabilities might help assess security posture but lacks the systematic approach necessary for thorough verification of remediation efforts.