Australian Information Security Manual
Guidelines for system management

Australian Information Security Manual ISM-1808: Up-to-date vulnerability database for scanning

A vulnerability scanner with an up-to-date vulnerability database is used for vulnerability scanning activities.

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ACSC Essential Eight · 2 controls

  • E8-PATCHAPP-ISM-1808 Patch applications (ISM-1808): A vulnerability scanner with an up-to-date vulnerability database is used for vulnerability scanning activities
  • E8-PATCHOS-ISM-1808 Patch operating systems (ISM-1808): A vulnerability scanner with an up-to-date vulnerability database is used for vulnerability scanning activities

CIS Controls v8 · 2 controls

  • CIS-7.5 Perform Automated Vulnerability Scans of Internal Enterprise Assets
  • CIS-7.6 Perform Automated Vulnerability Scans of Externally-Exposed Enterprise Assets

ISO 27002:2022 · 1 control

  • 8.8 Management of technical vulnerabilities

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