Flaw Remediation
Flaw remediation is the process of identifying, reporting, and correcting security flaws (bugs, vulnerabilities, weaknesses) in your software and systems. It encompasses the entire lifecycle from vulnerability discovery through patch deployment and verification that the fix worked.
Effective flaw remediation requires a defined process: vulnerability identification (through scanning, vendor advisories, or threat intelligence), prioritization (based on severity and exploitability), testing (ensuring patches don't break critical functions), deployment (timely application of fixes), and verification (confirming the vulnerability is resolved).
Why It Matters
Flaw remediation is a specific CMMC requirement under system and information integrity. Assessors will verify that you have a process for identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security flaws — and that you follow it consistently.