Vulnerability Management SOP

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines the processes for managing vulnerabilities in medical devices throughout their lifecycle, including monitoring, assessment, remediation, and disclosure. It defines responsibilities for various teams and establishes procedures for vulnerability monitoring, assessment, coordinated disclosure, remediation, patch management, and stakeholder communication. The SOP emphasizes the importance of maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the vulnerability management process, including assessment reports, remediation plans, and patch installation records.

How to use these templates:

• Click on the links to access the templates

  • If you are a Google Workplace organization, make a copy by going to File > Make a copy

  • If you are not a Google Workplace organization, download a copy by going to File > Download and selecting your preferred file type (available as DOCX, PDF, and more)

• Review and then remove instructional text

• Save in a centralized place

• Attach to evidence either through Integrations, Automated Collection, or direct upload