Vulnerability management and patch management are often spoken of in the same breath. Yet they are not the same. Each serves a distinct purpose, and knowing the difference is more than a matter of semantics; it’s a matter of security. Confuse them, and gaps appear. Leave those gaps, and attackers will find them. To build a strong defense, you need to see how these two processes fit together. One...

Every modern car is a data machine. It records where you go, when you go, how you drive, and often, who is with you. This information flows quietly from vehicle to manufacturer. In California, the law is clear. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has been in effect since 2020, giving people the right to see, limit, and delete personal data. But a right is only as strong as the tools that...

Amid a surge in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime, MITRE has unveiled AADAPT (Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies), a brand-new framework designed to shore up cybersecurity weaknesses within digital financial systems such as cryptocurrency.How Does AADAPT Work?Following the construction of MITRE ATT&CK, AADAPT offers a methodology for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating...

A recent report states that Indian healthcare institutions face a total of 8,614 cyberattacks every week. That is more than four times the global average and over double the amount faced by any other industry in India.If the feeling was in the air before, the numbers leave no doubt; India’s healthcare sector is an irresistible target for today’s attackers.Indian Healthcare Leads the Pack in Rising...

Shadow IT is one of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity today. As more employees use unsanctioned browser extensions, productivity plugins, and generative AI tools, organizations are exposed to more risk.When these tools enter the environment without IT’s knowledge, they can create data exposure points, introduce new vulnerabilities, and make it easier for attackers to find privileged access...

We all know where vulnerability management fits into an overall security strategy; it provides the raw data that analysts use to figure out what’s wrong and what needs to be fixed. The problem is, traditional VM stops there – leaving analysts to do all the work.Today’s companies don’t have the luxury of doing that anymore. Experts are needed on the front lines, not vetting false positives, and VM...

IoT is everywhere, quietly powering everything from smart thermostats in homes to complex systems in industrial networks. While these devices bring incredible convenience and innovation, they also open the door to significant cybersecurity risks, especially in manufacturing and similarly sensitive sectors.The longer devices stay online, the more likely they are to become vulnerable due to outdated...

The frontlines of cybersecurity have long included the financial services sector, but today’s battlefield is increasingly asymmetric. Threat actors aren’t just going after the big-name banks with sprawling infrastructure and billion-dollar balance sheets. They’re targeting credit unions, wealth management firms, fintech startups, and insurance providers with the same determination and ferocity...

Picture this: you're scrolling through your company's social media feed, and suddenly a video shows your CEO endorsing a competitor's product. It looks real. The voice, the gestures, the background—it's all perfect. Or that same CEO calling you to urgently approve a strange payment.But you know, deep down, it never happened.Welcome to the world of deepfakes, where fabricated videos can throw even...

COBOL remains deeply embedded in the infrastructure of global enterprises, powering critical systems in banking, insurance, government, and beyond. While its stability and processing efficiency are unmatched, legacy environments running COBOL face a growing challenge: Security.As cyber threats evolve and legacy systems continue to age, COBOL-based mainframes present attractive targets due to their...

Why Choosing the Right VM Tool MattersYour vulnerability management solution is the fuel that powers the rest of your strategic cybersecurity objectives. Put good in, get good out.That's why the vulnerability management tool you choose matters. And there are a lot of features that are necessary to protect a modern environment today that weren't on the list before.Done right, VM provides a stable...

When was the last time you updated your router? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone, and this uncertainty could pose a serious risk to your business.The FBI recently warned that malicious actors are targeting end-of-life (EOL) routers (network devices that manufacturers no longer support or update). These outdated routers are being hijacked by bad actors who use them as a stepping stone into...

Cyberattacks on public infrastructure are no longer hypothetical. From ransomware disabling city services to foreign actors probing utility networks, the risks are real and rising. Among the most vulnerable targets are our public water systems. Often underfunded, technologically fragmented, and encumbered by legacy systems, water utilities are easy pickings for determined attackers.In recent years...