Patching stories
Patch management proves crucial, yet high-profile breaches like WannaCry persist. Effective patch systems can cut costs and avert crises, saving firms billions.
Despite a 24% rise in cybersecurity spending in 2019, breaches surged by 17%, reveals a ServiceNow study, highlighting patching delays and coordination issues.
Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for the vulnerability discovered by Google researchers due to the report that it has been exploited in the wild.
With the improved functionalities, technology professionals managing every type of environment can monitor website availability and performance.
Compromised enterprise networks from unpatched vulnerabilities and bad security hygiene continued to be fertile ground for hackers in 2018.
IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.
To enhance security patching, enterprises must focus on visibility, prioritisation, and automated remediation to mitigate risks and prevent costly breaches.
Security professionals need to pay attention to desktop applications because most vulnerabilities found in these types of apps can be dangerous.
We take a deep dive into the absolute essential aspects of a robust security strategy, as outlined by the Australian government.
Flexera's SVP for EMEA shares inside information into why businesses are more at risk than ever and what they can do to better protect themselves.
Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
Australia may have just cleaned up at the Commonwealth Games, but it appears the nation still has a lot to learn when it comes to cybersecurity.
Security Research Labs claims that TCL, Oppo and ZTE vendors have at least four or more missed patches designated as critical or high severity.
Many organisations fail at basic cybersecurity, relying solely on advanced tools. Wavelink highlights the vital need for timely patches and employee training.
ExtraHop reminds businesses that 'tis the season embark on the annual end of year clean: garages, closets and cybersecurity settings.
Poor patching and employee privacy concerns are helping mobile malware account for 20 percent of external cyber attacks, a Forrester survey found.
Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.
Ransomware continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers this year - and many are unsure if they have even been affected by it.
Singapore organizations say they don't have the resources to keep up with the volume of patches required to remediate software flaws.
As evident from CERT New Zealand's security recommendations, mitigation and prevention of a data breach is a lot more cost-effective than recovery.
