Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.14.6
CMMC Assessment Objective: SI.L2-3.14.6[d]
What This Control Means
This is the real-world enforcement checkpoint.
You must demonstrate that:
• Identified vulnerabilities are patched or mitigated promptly
• Updates are deployed across systems handling CUI
• Patch management is continuous and structured, not reactive
• Remediation activities are logged and tracked to completion
Finding flaws is important—but if you don’t fix them, CUI remains at risk.
Why It Matters
Without applying updates:
• Known exploits could be used against your systems immediately
• CUI could be exposed through well-known vulnerabilities
• You could fail compliance assessments for not maintaining system integrity
• Threat actors could gain access using vulnerabilities you already know about
Timely patching is one of the most effective cybersecurity defenses.
How to Implement It
1. Use a Centralized Patch Management System
• Tools like SCCM, WSUS, Intune, Jamf, or third-party patch management solutions
• Cover endpoints, servers, network devices, and cloud environments
2. Track Patch Deployments
• Maintain records showing:
◦ What was patched
◦ When it was patched
◦ Which systems were affected
◦ Who performed the patching
3. Prioritize Based on Risk
• Critical and high vulnerabilities must be patched first, especially on CUI systems
4. Validate and Report
• Conduct vulnerability scans after patching to verify closure
• Log patch completions tied to system inventories and risk assessments
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Patch deployment logs and reports tied to system assets
• Screenshots or dashboards showing patch compliance status
• Change management records documenting updates installed
• SSP entries referencing patch management and remediation activities
• Closed vulnerability findings in risk or vulnerability tracking tools
Common Gaps
• Patches identified but not applied within required timeframes
• Systems missed during patch cycles (especially remote, cloud, or mobile assets)
• No records connecting patch actions to vulnerability discoveries
• Critical vulnerabilities left open without documented mitigations
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Tracking patch deployment activities across your entire CUI environment
• Logging vulnerability closure evidence linked to asset inventories
• Alerting on overdue patches or missed critical updates
• Linking remediation activities to SSPs, POA&Ms, and compliance dashboards
• Providing audit-ready proof that vulnerabilities aren’t just found—they’re fixed
With Cuick Trac, vulnerability management isn’t reactive—it’s structured, proactive, and enforced.
Final CTA
Finding vulnerabilities is only half the battle—fixing them is the real win.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo to ensure your patching activities are protecting your CUI—and your compliance posture.