AppSOC’s integration with the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) from First.org, brings a new level of precision and intelligence to vulnerability management. EPSS provides a data-driven approach to predicting the likelihood of a vulnerability being exploited in the wild. By incorporating EPSS scores, AppSOC allows security teams to prioritize vulnerabilities not just based on their severity but also on the actual risk of exploitation. This means that teams can focus their resources on the vulnerabilities that pose the most significant threat, reducing the attack surface more effectively and efficiently.

The integration of EPSS into AppSOC enhances the platform's risk assessment capabilities. Traditional vulnerability management systems often rely solely on CVSS scores, which assess the severity of vulnerabilities but do not account for the likelihood of exploitation. EPSS fills this gap by providing real-time exploitability predictions, enabling more informed decision-making. By leveraging EPSS data, AppSOC can offer more nuanced and actionable insights, helping organizations to better allocate their security resources and mitigate risks more strategically.

‍Key Benefits 

• Data-Driven Prioritization: EPSS scores help prioritize vulnerabilities based on the likelihood of exploitation, ensuring resources are focused on the most significant threats.
• Enhanced Risk Assessment: Combines EPSS predictions with traditional CVSS scores for a more comprehensive understanding of vulnerability risks.
• Improved Decision-Making: Provides actionable insights that help security teams make informed decisions on vulnerability remediation.
• Better Alignment: Facilitates communication between security and business teams, ensuring critical vulnerabilities are addressed promptly and efficiently.