# We’re Not Patching Our Way Out of Vulnerability Exposure

## _Why vulnerability management breaks down when exploitation moves faster than patching_.

Security teams are under pressure to patch faster, but the data shows it is not enough. No organization can outpatch threat actors at scale, and only a small percentage of vulnerabilities are ever exploited.

This Gartner\* research explains why patching alone creates a false sense of security and how to focus on the exposures that actually put you at risk.

## **What you’ll learn:**

- Why patching speed does not equal risk reduction
- How to focus on exploitable exposures, not just CVEs
- Where compensating controls change the equation
- How CTEM improves prioritization and decision-making

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\*Gartner, _We’re Not Patching Our Way Out of Vulnerability Exposure_, February 24, 2025, Chris Saunderson et al.

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