August 4, 2017 DOJ Issues Framework for Vulnerability Disclosure Programs 2 min read - The Department of Justice (DOJ) offered guidance on vulnerability disclosure programs, which will assist organizations in navigating legal issues.
Network July 20, 2017 The Living Dead: How to Protect Legacy Systems 2 min read - When patching legacy systems is simply not an option, security teams must take steps to minimize the risks associated with outdated software.
July 17, 2017 Everlasting Issue? EternalBlue Scanning Apps Find 50,000 Susceptible Systems 2 min read - A new scanning app found that more than 50,000 systems across the world are still vulnerable to the EternalBlue exploit, despite a patch being available.
July 14, 2017 IT Managers Must Patch Security Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2 min read - Researchers uncovered two security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows that could put businesses at risk of credential forwarding and password cracking.
Endpoint July 3, 2017 Going Through a Rough Patch in Your Security Program? Consistent Software Patching Can Solve Security Woes 2 min read - Effective and consistent software patching can solve the majority of common security challenges, yet many organizations struggle with patch management.
June 22, 2017 Stack Clash Bug Could Compromise Linux and Unix Defenses 2 min read - Attackers could exploit a vulnerability known as the Stack Clash bug to gain full root privileges, according to researchers at security firm Qualys.
Intelligence & Analytics May 24, 2017 Stopping Threats in Their Tracks With Proactive Monitoring 4 min read - An effective response to an advanced threat such as WannaCry can be broken down into two phases: vulnerability management and proactive monitoring.
May 16, 2017 Protect Against the WannaCry Ransomware Attack With IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence With QRadar 4 min read - Organizations affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack can leverage IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence with QRadar to mitigate this unprecedented threat.
Intelligence & Analytics May 10, 2017 Vulnerability Management in the Age of Analytics 2 min read - An effective vulnerability management strategy requires continuous visibility into endpoint activity and real-time control over devices in a network.
Application Security April 25, 2017 The Apache Struts 2 Vulnerability and the Importance of Patch Management 4 min read - The disclosure of an Apache Struts 2 vulnerability made the framework a lucrative target and highlighted the importance of patch management.