Security News > 2023 > January > Product Security Incident Response: Key Strategies and Best Practices
Even with good practices in place, the dynamic nature of vulnerability identification, and ever-increasing attack tools and techniques, vulnerabilities can escape the best defenses and make their way into released products.
There are several key strategies and best practices to create an effective PSIRT. Understanding these strategies and best practices ensures that your organization is prepared to manage and address vulnerabilities as they arise effectively.
Cybersecurity researchers constantly search for vulnerabilities in software and hardware using the latest tools and technology and are key inputs into improving PSIRT, while security vendors make new tools for identifying vulnerabilities.
Build collaborative relationships with researchers and security vendors to better integrate your vulnerability sighting and advisory notification process with them.
By following these best practices, your organization's PSIRT can effectively identify and collaboratively address product vulnerabilities.
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