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# Implement

# Implementing Unified Security Exposure Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

This section guides you through the entire process of implementing Unified Security Exposure Management (USEM) on your ServiceNow AI Platform instance. It provides detailed instructions on how to download the application from the ServiceNow Store, install it, and configure it to optimize your security workflows.

## Installation overview {#configuring-security-exposure-management__section_tks_shn_zgc}

This section provides information on the initial setup of USEM, whether you're a new user or upgrading from an older version of Vulnerability Response (VR).

* [Install Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/d4KBNOmjyz0ZHcVeSUZVFA "Before you run the Unified Security Exposure Management application in your ServiceNow AI Platform instance, you must get entitlement and download the application from the ServiceNow Store and install it on your ServiceNow AI Platform instance.")

  For new deployments starting with version 30.0 of Vulnerability Response and other related applications, follow these steps to install USEM for the first time.
* [Migrate to Unified Security Exposure Management (USEM) from Vulnerability Response](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/UNAt86hqiSn5Jf_DVMjWfw "Use the Migration assistant for Unified Security Exposure Management tool to migrate to the Unified Security Exposure Management (USEM) platform for a smooth and secure transition.")

  If you are upgrading from a version prior to 30.0 of Vulnerability Response and other related applications, refer to these instructions to successfully migrate to USEM.
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## Configuration overview {#configuring-security-exposure-management__cf-config-parent-checklist}

Once you install USEM, you must configure rules, email notifications, dashboards and so on to automate and streamline your exposure management.

1. [Configure rules to manage findings](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A32OZW3ZrN6IQqVoiLjK5Q "By configuring rules, you can automate, organize, and manage the lifecycle of findings. The rules help ensure scalability, data consistency, and faster response times by reducing manual intervention across large volumes of vulnerability data.")

   Automate the prioritization and triaging of security exposure findings using configurable rules.
2. [Configure email notifications in Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/iEN35f4g38qJYa13_1HSZA "Set up email notifications to share useful information about important updates and activities such as approval and rejection of false-positive requests. Creating an email notification involves specifying when to send it, who receives it, and what it contains.")

   Set up email notifications to share critical information about important updates and activities, such as the approval or rejection of false-positive requests.
3. [Configure email templates in Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LuFtqW2673UK9JGtVrdwjQ "Create and manage preconfigured email templates for sending notifications.")

   Create and manage preconfigured email templates for consistent and efficient communication.
4. [Configure Visualization library](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2TiIMK4wrihE1B5e2d6SQw "The Visualization library lists the available widgets for the Findings view page and their additional details, such as, the current activation status, additional conditions, and other columns. Configure the visualization library to select the columns you want to view.")

   Customize the Findings view page by selecting the columns and widgets you want to display, and manage their activation status and conditions.
5. [Configure Exception Management for Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/JZ0xXrugG35YGdIcnEdkUg "When your organization can't comply with a vulnerability management or security policy, standard, or guideline, you can request an exception. Exception management entails requesting, reviewing, approving, or rejecting exceptions to a finding or remediation task (RT) that can't be remediated according to the policy.")

   Manage requests for exceptions and review, approve, or reject exceptions for findings or remediation tasks.
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