Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) is a common buzzword that sends shivers down the spines of technical folks everywhere.

Yet, executive teams ask for it, especially in vulnerability management.

At the same time, the complex and fragmented nature of modern IT environments wreaks havoc on organizations aiming to understand their current location related to remediating and patching risks.

So, what exactly is a single pane of glass, and what does it look like for enterprises today?

• A single pane of glass in vulnerability management refers to a centralized platform that provides visibility and accountability for vulnerabilities across an organization.
• While the term "single pane of glass" may be debated, the focus should be on reducing context switching and providing value through a consolidated view of vulnerabilities.
• Implementing a single pane of glass for vulnerability management requires addressing challenges such as asset inventory, data ingestion from multiple sources, and enriching vulnerability data with contextual information.
• Cultural change is crucial for successful implementation, and it is essential to involve teams from security engineering and product security to drive adoption and enablement.