Jason Thelen: How to take a holistic approach to vulnerability management

In this episode we speak with Jason Thelen, Director of Information Systems at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s. c. Jason discusses with us how to offer services geared towards vulnerability management and deal with the unique challenges of the industry. He also touches on how to keep learning and developing the skills required to move forward. This episode will show you how taking a holistic approach to your vulnerability management is far better in the long term, rather than simply adding patch after patch.

Other topics discussed:

• The importance of testing your code and tools prior to release
• Organizations’ understanding, awareness, and planning of vulnerability management
• Developing skill sets through mentors, colleagues and training – and putting lessons into practice
• Learning through failures and breaches
• Understanding and predicting the vulnerabilities that may come your way
• Removing friction to processes to enhance collaboration and cooperation
• Importance of transparency and trust within your organization