Vulnerability management is the continuous process of identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in an organization's IT infrastructure, while patch management is the process of accessing, testing, and installing patches that fix bugs or address known security vulnerabilities in software applications. Vulnerability management and patch management are crucial SecOps processes that protect IT assets against cyber threats and prevent unauthorized access to secure systems. Effectiveness in patch management and vulnerability management depends on a proactive approach to cybersecurity where enterprise SecOps teams take steps to anticipate and prevent cyber attacks before they happen.