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  1. Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
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What is vRx by Vicarius

vRx by Vicarius is a vulnerability and patch management platform that helps security and IT teams identify software vulnerabilities on endpoints and prioritize remediation based on risk. It supports patch deployment for third-party applications and operating systems and can apply compensating controls when a vendor patch is not yet available. The product is typically used to reduce exposure across Windows and Linux endpoints by combining vulnerability intelligence, remediation workflows, and endpoint-level enforcement in one console.

pros

Risk-based remediation prioritization

vRx correlates discovered vulnerabilities with contextual risk signals to help teams focus on issues that are more likely to be exploited. This supports practical remediation planning when patching capacity is limited. It also helps communicate remediation urgency to IT operations using a consistent scoring and prioritization approach.

Built-in patch deployment workflows

The platform includes capabilities to deploy patches for common third-party applications in addition to OS updates. This reduces reliance on separate endpoint tools for application patching in environments where third-party software is a major source of exposure. Centralized reporting ties remediation actions back to the vulnerabilities they address.

Virtual patching controls

vRx includes “virtual patching” style controls that can mitigate certain vulnerabilities when a traditional patch is unavailable or cannot be applied immediately. This can be useful for legacy applications, operational constraints, or delayed vendor fixes. It provides an interim risk-reduction option that complements standard patch management.

cons

Not a full UEM suite

While it manages vulnerability remediation on endpoints, vRx is not designed to replace broad unified endpoint management functions such as device enrollment, mobile device management, or deep OS configuration management. Organizations that need full endpoint lifecycle management may still require a separate endpoint management platform. This can increase tool count for IT operations teams.

Coverage varies by software

Third-party patching and virtual patching effectiveness depend on the specific applications, versions, and vulnerability types present in the environment. Some niche or internally developed applications may not be covered by packaged remediation content. Teams may need to validate coverage for their software inventory during evaluation.

Operational tuning required

Risk-based vulnerability programs typically require tuning of policies, maintenance windows, and exception handling to avoid disruption. Organizations may need to define governance for when to patch, when to apply compensating controls, and how to handle false positives or conflicting signals. Without this operational setup, remediation queues can become noisy or inconsistent.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Basic $4 per asset/month (monthly); $400/month for 100 assets (example). 20% off shown for yearly billing. Example includes: 100 workstations and servers; Risk management; Unlimited patch deployment; Network scanner; Unlimited automation and scripting; Reporting & analytics; 14-day free trial, no commitment. Source: official get-started page.
Essential $5 per asset/month (monthly); $500/month for 100 assets (example). 20% off shown for yearly billing. Example includes: 100 workstations and servers; Risk management; Unlimited patch deployment; Network scanner; Unlimited automation and scripting; Reporting & analytics; 14-day free trial, no commitment. (Higher-tier capabilities implied vs Basic on site.)
Custom Custom / scope-based pricing (contact sales) Access all features; Expanded protection for unlimited assets; Patchless protection; Deployment in additional environments (EU or APAC); requires scoping call.

Seller details

Vicarius Ltd.
New York, NY, USA
2016
Private
https://www.vicarius.io/
https://x.com/vicariusinc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vicarius/

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