“So the concept of vulnerability management in many ways is universal. And so if we think about it in a physical sense, try to keep our homes or our businesses secure from a physical sense. It's one of the vulnerabilities. Leaving your doors unlocked, leaving your windows unlocked, leaving a candle lit, and then leaving the house and going somewhere. Those are vulnerabilities.” - Jim Goldman Join our host, Jara Rowe, as she sits down with Trava CEO and Co-founder Jim Goldman to uncover the fundamental importance of vulnerability management in cybersecurity and compliance. In this episode, you'll learn why vulnerability management matters and why businesses can't afford to overlook it. This episode is your opportunity to gain practical insights and empower yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate the world of cybersecurity. Equip yourself to protect your business and stay ahead of the game. Here are the main insights you can expect to take away from this episode: How vulnerability management involves finding and fixing things that hackers could exploit, much like conducting a home inspection for your cybersecurity.Why vulnerability management is fundamental for your business and crucial for all compliance frameworks and regulations.Why conducting vulnerability management continuously is essential for the security of your business and your customers' data and how to tackle vulnerability management without feeling daunted. Things to listen for: [01:05 - 03:12] The concept of vulnerability management is universal [03:12 - 04:53] Where to begin with vulnerability management [04:54 - 06:14] How vulnerabilities in a system relate to compliance requirements [06:14 - 09:14] Audits as the critical last step to certification and compliance [13:04 - 14:07] When vulnerability management comes into play during the certification process [14:11 - 15:30] Essential components of a vulnerability management program [15:32 - 17:13] Using technology to identify, prioritize, and fix vulnerabilities [17:27 - 19:17] Common challenges organizations typically face in implementing vulnerability management [20:39 - 21:27] Jim’s final thoughts on vulnerability management [21:47 - 23:51] Jara’s receipts Connect with the Guest: Jim Goldman's LinkedIn Connect with the host: Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn Connect with Trava: Website www.travasecurity.com  Blog www.travasecurity.com/blog LinkedIn @travasecurity YouTube @travasecurity