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Don't get stuck in the 'panic patching' flywheel – there is a better way!
Marketing Technologies

Don't get stuck in the 'panic patching' flywheel – there is a better way!

It's an age-old cyber security mantra that all patches must be applied promptly in order to protect against newly discovered threats.

By Satya Gupta • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022

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Ivanti and SentinelOne partner on patch management solution
Malware

Ivanti and SentinelOne partner on patch management solution

Ivanti and SentinelOne will integrate their technologies Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management and SentinelOne's Singularity XDR platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'
EduTech

Flashpoint says vulnerability disclosure 'highly volatile'

The vulnerability disclosure landscape is highly volatile, with unreported vulnerabilities and inaccurate scoring, according to Flashpoint.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Rimini Street
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Rimini Street

Daniel Benad, GVP at Rimini Street, discusses major security challenges facing industries and how Rimini Street can help. #TechDay #Cybersecurity.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2022
Developments in phishing and how to protect your business
Disaster Recovery

Developments in phishing and how to protect your business

Phishing attacks are becoming more organized and dangerous. This article discusses strategies to defend against them.

By Edward Robinson • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
The patch management challenge
Supply Chain

The patch management challenge

We all know that patching is important, so why is the physical process for updating systems across the enterprise still so difficult?.

By Rahn Wakeley • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Risk & Compliance

WordPress vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021

WordPress vulnerabilities have more than doubled in 2021, with 77% of them being exploitable, according to Risk Based Security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app
Malware

Qualys adds zero-touch patching to Patch Management app

Qualys is integrating zero-touch patching capabilities into its Patch Management solution, reducing overall attack surface and improving cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Five ways to achieve smarter application management
IT managers

Five ways to achieve smarter application management

Applications are the lifeblood of any modern organisation. But left unmanaged, they can throw both security and productivity into jeopardy.

By Martin McGregor • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Breach Prevention

What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?

Let's consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

By George Tsoukas • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert
Cybersecurity

New Microsoft Defender vulnerability should concern every enterprise - expert

Microsoft Defender vulnerability poses significant threat, warns Virsec. With 55 vulnerabilities in total, it is deemed the most concerning by experts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021
MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS
Cybersecurity

MysterySnail: Kaspersky finds zero-day exploit for Windows OS

Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploit for Windows OS, used in attacks by IronHusky group. Patched by Microsoft on October 12.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021
Majority of IT security professionals find patching overly complex
Malware

Majority of IT security professionals find patching overly complex

Two-thirds of companies still haven't patched their systems. Yet organisations around the world are still being targeted by WannaCry ransomware attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021
Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Public Cloud

Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products
Firewalls

Microsoft Azure alert for authentication bypass vulnerability in Linux products

A patch is currently available for this vulnerability, however many sysadmins are potentially unaware they have the OMI product installed and are at risk. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks
Kaspersky

Patch management, robust password policies vital in reducing risk of cyberattacks

More than half of cyberattacks start with password brute force and vulnerability exploitation, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'
Cybersecurity

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday announcement 'alarming'

Microsoft's recent security updates have revealed alarming vulnerabilities, warns cybersecurity company Virsec.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021

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