Vulnerability management is a proactive approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing security vulnerabilities across an organization’s systems and network. This process helps to reduce the risk of security breaches by ensuring that vulnerabilities are patched or mitigated promptly.

Patch management refers to the process of applying software updates or patches to fix security vulnerabilities and software bugs. Regular patching is critical to maintaining the security and stability of an organization’s systems and applications.

Vulnerability assessment is a systematic process used to identify and evaluate potential weaknesses in an organization's network, applications, or systems. It involves scanning and analyzing assets to determine the severity of risks and prioritize remediation efforts.