What is a vulnerability management platform?

A vulnerability management platform is a software solution that helps organizations identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across IT, cloud, and application environments.

Should large enterprises build or buy a vulnerability management solution?

Large enterprises often consider building their own platform to meet unique requirements. However, many choose to buy due to the complexity of integrations, the need for scalability, and the time and cost involved in long-term maintenance.

What are the disadvantages of building a vulnerability management tool in-house?

Disadvantages include high engineering costs, fragile integrations, lack of scalability, limited support, and slow adaptation to emerging threats and technologies.

How do vulnerability management platforms prioritize vulnerabilities?

Modern platforms use risk-based prioritization models that include exploitability, asset criticality, exposure, and business context—going beyond static CVSS scores.

What features should I look for in a vulnerability management platform?

Look for support for multiple data sources, risk-based scoring, remediation workflow integration, executive dashboards, and automation for SLA tracking and deduplication.

How long does it take to build an internal vulnerability management solution?

Internal builds often take 12–24 months to mature and require continuous investment in development, support, and roadmap execution.

What is the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a homegrown vulnerability management system?

TCO includes engineering salaries, infrastructure costs, integration maintenance, and opportunity costs—often exceeding $2 million per year for large enterprises.