How to Balance Patch Management and Operational Resilience, a new report by Gartner® analysts Lina Al Dana, Todd Larivee, and Chris Saunderson, highlights the benefits of integrating patches into a structured vulnerability management process that includes I&O teams rather than just cybersecurity. This coordinated approach strengthens security and reduces instability, proving that patching isn’t just a siloed compliance task.

Organizations where I&O is actively involved in cybersecurity decision-making are better positioned to align operational stability with security priorities, streamline remediation efforts and ultimately reduce risk more efficiently. (Al Dana et al., 2025)

The research shows how to implement the Gartner® Vulnerability Management Life Cycle to move from ad hoc patching toward a repeatable, efficient process. By following defined stages (assess, prioritize, act, reassess, improve) organizations create repeatable practices that increase stability and reduce exposure.

Included in the report are recommendations for cross-team processes and risk-based vulnerability assessments, fill out the form to get your complimentary copy today.