UK VMS Reduces Critical Vulnerability Backlog by 75%

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The UK government's Vulnerability Monitoring Service (VMS) has reduced its backlog of critical vulnerabilities by 75% and decreased cyber-attack fix times by 87%. The service, introduced as part of the blueprint for modern digital government, uses commercial and proprietary scanning tools to identify and address DNS-related vulnerabilities in public sector internet-facing assets. The VMS scans 6000 UK public sector bodies, detecting around 1000 different types of cyber vulnerabilities. Additionally, the government launched the Cyber Profession initiative to attract and develop cyber talent.

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UK VMS Reduces Critical Vulnerability Backlog by 75%
The UK government's Vulnerability Monitoring Service (VMS) has reduced its backlog of critical vulnerabilities by 75% and decreased cyber-attack fix times by 87%. The service, introduced as part of the blueprint for modern digital government, uses commercial and proprietary scanning tools to identify and address DNS-related vulnerabilities in public sector internet-facing assets. The VMS scans 6000 UK public sector bodies, detecting around 1000 different types of cyber vulnerabilities. Additionally, the government launched the Cyber Profession initiative to attract and develop cyber talent.
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The VMS has reduced the average time to fix serious security weaknesses from nearly two months to just over a week.
First reported: 27.02.2026 13:45

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The VMS specifically targets DNS issues that can allow attackers to redirect users, steal data, or take services offline.
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- UK Vulnerability Monitoring Service Cuts Unresolved Security Flaws by 75% — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.02.2026 13:45
Before the VMS, vulnerabilities in government DNS records could go unnoticed for nearly two months.
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- UK Vulnerability Monitoring Service Cuts Unresolved Security Flaws by 75% — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.02.2026 13:45
The VMS now closes the vulnerability window down to eight days, providing clear guidance and tracking progress until resolution.
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The Cyber Profession initiative includes a competitive total employee offer, a dedicated Cyber Resourcing Hub, and a government Cyber Academy for training and development.
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- UK Vulnerability Monitoring Service Cuts Unresolved Security Flaws by 75% — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.02.2026 13:45