What are the risks of relying on spreadsheets for vulnerability tracking?

Spreadsheets don't scale well, are prone to human error, lack real-time updates or automation, and can’t manage dynamic datasets—raising the risk of missed exposures.

When does it make sense to build our own UVEM platform?

Only if you have a large in-house engineering team with cybersecurity expertise, unique integration or reporting needs, and the resources to support long-term maintenance.

How do bolt-on UVEM features differ from dedicated platforms?

Bolt-ons offer basic prioritization within a limited vendor ecosystem. Dedicated platforms aggregate and contextualize data from many sources, apply richer models, and automate remediation.

What kinds of tools should a UVEM platform integrate with?

Effective UVEM platforms integrate with scanners (e.g., Tenable), cloud tools (CSPM, CWPP), application security (SAST, DAST), CMDBs, threat intelligence, and ITSM tools like ServiceNow or Jira.

What ROI can we expect from investing in UVEM?

Organizations typically see faster mean time to remediation, reduced false positives, more efficient operations, and improved compliance and board confidence.

How do I know if we’re ready for a dedicated UVEM platform?

You're ready if you're overwhelmed by vulnerability volume, struggle to prioritize, use fragmented tools, lack IT/security alignment, or need better visibility for stakeholders.