Top 5 Ways HCL BigFix SaaS Remediate Automates Vulnerability Management

Introduction: The Urgency of Automation

Cybercriminals now take advantage of vulnerabilities disclosed even on the same day as discovery. However, it often takes organizations weeks and, at times, even months to patch reported vulnerabilities and leave systems exposed - vulnerable - for this period of time. Comparable "manual" processes cannot provide the coverage that is needed at the speed modern threats are now targeted because of the complexity, scale, and speed of the threats, often called "Security Chaos Engineering" by professionals.  The motivation to establish a "system of record" and automation of situations is more than just a best practice; it is the new plan for survival!

Why Automating Vulnerability Management Is Mandatory

1. The Scale Problem

Over 40,000 CVEs were published in 2024, marking a 38% increase from 2023, with an average of 108 CVEs published daily. Manual vulnerability management processes cannot possibly handle this exploding volume effectively.

2. Speed of Exploitation

During 2024, 1% of the CVEs published were reported publicly as exploited in the wild, and out of over 22,000 newly disclosed CVEs in the first seven months of 2024, 204 were weaponized. Attackers continue to rapidly weaponize critical flaws, making automated response essential.

3. Business Impact

The global cost of cybercrime is projected to grow from $8 trillion in 2023 to $13.8 trillion by 2028 (Global Security Mag).Without automation, companies spend more money, stay exposed longer, and face more breaches. In contrast, those with automated vulnerability management significantly reduce financial and operational exposure.

4. Market Reality

By August 2024, internet users across the globe encountered 52,000 newly discovered Common IT Security Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), indicating an ever-increasing pace of sensitivity that results in a need for automation.

5. Analyst Consensus

Research from Gartner and SecPod indicates that SECURITY orchestration and automation is now vital to managing vulnerability management at scale. Gartner identified that organizations with an automated threat management program experienced two-thirds fewer breaches (Gartner Top Cybersecurity Trends 2024). This reinforces the importance of automation for effective security and vulnerability management

Bottom Line

With an annual normalized vulnerability increase rate of 17% and an hourly time to exploitation, automation is not a choice, it is a necessity for survival.

Top 5 Automation Capabilities With BigFix SaaS Remediate

BigFix SaaS Remediate doesn’t just automate individual tasks—it delivers automation across the full lifecycle of vulnerability management and patch management. Here’s how:

1. Largest Library Of Out-of-the-Box Automations

Manual patching can’t keep up with 100+ CVEs published daily. BigFix’s 500,000+ Fixlets deliver instant, automated responses across Windows, Linux, macOS, and third-party apps—so teams aren’t chasing vulnerabilities one by one.

These Fixlets cover common, high-impact remediations such as:

• OS updates (Windows, Linux, macOS).
• Third-party software updates (Adobe, Chrome, Java, Zoom, etc.).
• Critical fixes aligned with CISA KEV and vendor advisories.

This breadth ensures organizations don’t just detect vulnerabilities—they can remediate them reliably at scale without building custom scripts.

2. Automated SaaS Deployment & Upgrades

Infrastructure setup often slows down security initiatives. With SaaS Remediate, provisioning takes minutes - not weeks - and upgrades happen automatically, keeping defenses always current with zero maintenance overhead.

3. Patch Automation via Fixlet Streams

Even when fixes are available, many organizations still rely on manual testing and deployment processes that stretch patch cycles into weeks. Attackers, however, exploit critical vulnerabilities in hours.

BigFix Fixlet Streams automate the entire patch lifecycle:

• Continuous detection of new patches as they’re released.
• Automated testing and policy-driven deployment to ensure reliability.
• Enforcement at scale so critical patches are applied within hours, not weeks.

This reduces IT firefighting, ensures compliance deadlines are met, and transforms patching from a manual bottleneck into a predictable, automated process.

4. Risk-Based Prioritization & Prescriptive Guidance

Security teams face alert fatigue, unsure which vulnerabilities matter most. CyberFOCUS ranks threats using MITRE ATT&CK and CISA KEV, while prescriptive playbooks guide IT step-by-step - ensuring the riskiest issues are fixed first, every time.

5. Integration & Continuous Enforcement

Most organizations already use scanners, but fixing what’s found is the hard part. BigFix integrates with Tenable, Qualys, and Rapid7, then enforces remediation automatically- even for offline endpoints. This closes the loop between finding and fixing at enterprise scale.

Together, these five capabilities give organizations the automation they need to keep pace with today’s relentless vulnerabilities. “But what does this actually translate to in terms of outcomes?”

The Benefits of Automation For Vulnerability Management

Managing vulnerabilities manually is no longer sustainable. The sheer volume of CVEs, shrinking time to exploit, and rising compliance demands mean organizations need more than just detection - they need fast, reliable remediation. Automation transforms vulnerability management from a slow, reactive process into a proactive, measurable defense strategy.

Automation Enables Organizations To:

1. Accelerate Response → Reduce Breach Risk
   Shrink patch cycles from weeks to hours, closing exposure windows before attackers can exploit them.
2. Simplify Compliance → Stay Audit-Ready
   Generate instant, audit-ready reports that streamline regulatory compliance and strengthen overall security posture.
3. Unify IT & SecOps → Eliminate Silos
   Bring IT and Security onto one platform, improving visibility, accountability, and faster coordinated action.
4. Lower Operational Cost → Maximize Efficiency
   Cut repetitive manual tasks and human error with automated workflows, freeing teams to focus on higher-value strategic initiatives.
5. Scale Protection → Secure Every Endpoint
   Extend consistent patching and enforcement across cloud, on-prem, and remote endpoints - no matter how large or distributed the environment.

These benefits are not just theoretical - they’re backed by measurable performance improvements, which is where HCL BigFix SaaS Remediate stands apart.

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Conclusion: Automate or Fall Behind

Industry data is unambiguous:

• Exploits occur within hours of disclosure.
• Organizations with automated vulnerability management and patch management achieve a two-thirds reduction in breaches.

HCL BigFix SaaS Remediate delivers the automation, scale, and intelligence to keep pace. It transforms vulnerability response from a slow, manual burden into a fast, reliable, and measurable process. Effective endpoint patch management reduces recurring vulnerabilities and long-term risk.”

Don’t let vulnerabilities linger. With BigFix SaaS Remediate, you can cut exposure from months to minutes.

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FAQs

Q1. What is BigFix SaaS Remediate?

A cloud-based solution that automates vulnerability remediation and patch management at scale.

Q2. How fast does it patch vulnerabilities?

BigFix can deploy critical patches within hours, reducing exposure from months to minutes.

Q3. Can it integrate with existing tools?

Yes, it complements your existing vulnerability management tools by using their findings to deliver prioritized, automated remediation with real-time endpoint visibility and control.

Q4. Does it reduce compliance overhead?

Absolutely. It provides audit-ready compliance reports in minutes.

Q5. How does BigFix prioritize vulnerabilities?

Using CyberFOCUS Analytics, it ranks CVEs based on MITRE ATT&CK and CISA KEV threat intelligence.

Q6. Is it scalable for large enterprises?

Yes. BigFix already manages over 155 million endpoints worldwide.