Security Risk Mitigation Before Patching

This question asks what you do to protect your systems during the dangerous gap between when a security vulnerability is discovered and when you can actually fix it. It's like asking what temporary barriers you put up when you discover a broken lock but can't replace it immediately - how do you stay safe in the meantime?

Strong interim mitigation procedures can prevent breaches during vulnerable periods, protecting both your company and customers from attacks. Without these procedures, you're gambling with security every time a vulnerability is discovered. Good mitigation policies reduce breach risk, demonstrate security maturity to auditors, and can be the difference between a minor incident and a major breach that destroys customer trust.

Many companies have no interim measures, leaving systems exposed while waiting for patches. Another mistake is having theoretical mitigation steps that are too complex or disruptive to actually implement during a real security event, making them useless when needed most.