Managing a vulnerability's lifecycle
Vulnerabilities on the platform follow a lifecycle that lets you track each one from detection to resolution.
Managing this process well is what keeps risk down over time.
Vulnerability states
A vulnerability can go through different states:
Open: detected and pending resolution
In progress: currently being remediated
Resolved: fixed
Re-tested / Closed: confirmed as solved
👉 This gives you a clear view of where each finding stands.
Management flow
The typical cycle is:
Automatic detection
Finding validation
Prioritization
Remediation
Re-test
Closure
👉 The whole process runs as a continuous flow.
Expert validation of findings
As part of the lifecycle, every vulnerability is validated before being reported.
The Hacking Governance team plays a key role in this process:
Reviews critical findings
Filters out false positives
Ensures result quality
Confirms findings are truly exploitable
👉 This means every reported vulnerability comes with real context and is actionable.
💡 Combining AI with human validation cuts down noise and sharpens testing accuracy.
Tracking vulnerabilities
The platform lets you:
Monitor the status of each vulnerability
See how it evolves over time
Identify backlog
👉 This helps your team work more efficiently.
Best practices
✔ Keep consistent follow-up on open vulnerabilities
✔ Prevent backlog from building up
✔ Always confirm remediation with a re-test
✔ Prioritize based on asset criticality
Managing the lifecycle effectively isn't just about fixing vulnerabilities — it's about shortening the window your systems stay exposed.