Episode 93: Compensating Controls in Vulnerability Management

What happens when you can’t fix a vulnerability directly? In this episode, we introduce the concept of compensating controls—alternative safeguards put in place to reduce risk when a vulnerability cannot be immediately remediated. You’ll learn how network segmentation, monitoring, air gapping, and tightly scoped access policies are used to minimize exposure and limit an attacker’s options.

We also discuss how compensating controls are documented and justified in risk assessments and compliance reports, and how they play a role in vulnerability exception requests. For CySA+ candidates and real-world practitioners alike, understanding compensating controls is critical for scenarios where perfect remediation isn’t possible—but risk must still be managed responsibly. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com