With all of my writing this week about lack of truth in much of the data being put on the public whether from vendors or analysts, I thought I would put my money where my mouth is. In order to get some real data to the analysts so that their reports are accurate I am posting a note I received from Aberdeen Group about a new survey they are conducting in vulnerability management.  If you have a few minutes it is an excellent way to contribute.  Remember, the truth shall set you free!

Would you like to learn how Best-in-Class companies successfully maximize their results in IT Security Patch and Vulnerability Management?

By participating in this brief survey, you will be able to see how your experiences in Patch and Vulnerability Management compare with those of your peers, benchmark your performance, and see how you can achieve Best-in-Class results.

My name is Saqib A. Khan, a Senior Research Analyst at Aberdeen Group, and I am conducting a survey that will help companies such as yours determine the Best-in-Class procedures for Vulnerability Management. Your participation is a vital part of the report development, and serves as the foundation of Aberdeen's research. If your company is planning on implementing Vulnerability Management solution, or is simply evaluating the potential benefits, we would appreciate your feedback in this brief, 10-minute survey.

In appreciation for sharing your time and thoughts with us, we will provide complimentary access for you to the full benchmark report as soon as it is published (a $399 value).

Individual responses will be kept strictly confidential, and data will
only be used in aggregate.

We look forward to hearing from you, and greatly appreciate your
time and participation.

Sincerely,

Saqib Khan