In a world where cyberattacks are evolving faster than humans are able to detect and respond to threats, dealing with these attacks and finding effective tools to do so is crucial. Vulnerability management tools that help us safeguard our IT infrastructure are a necessity. Imagine you have hurt your hand badly, and you just let […] The post Top Exposure Management Tools for Enterprises in 2024! appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

The world of cybersecurity is like a wild jungle – always changing and sometimes dangerous! Hackers and cybercriminals are always searching for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and access our sensitive information. Staying ahead in this dynamic landscape requires understanding the latest threats and taking proactive measures to protect your digital world.  Whether you’re an […] The post Insights into Cybersecurity Trends: Staying Ahead in a Changing Landscape appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

Security largely remains an afterthought. It is invariably a retrofit. Product developers focus on tangible attributes – functionality, performance, User Experience etc. Security is intangible and typically comes with a cost – both financial and other QoS-like performance and thus takes a back seat.  In the past, it has rarely been considered an essential provable […] The post What is Cyberattack Prevention Truly? A Deep Dive appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

The biggest reason for cyberattacks has been vulnerabilities. However, the trend has slowly changed, with threat actors using different methods and security risks to enter your network. Research suggests that 31% of cyberattacks were due to security risks such as misconfigurations, posture anomalies, and asset exposures being exploited, and alarm bells are ringing everywhere on […] The post Is Vulnerability Mitigation Just Patching? Or Patching and Beyond appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

Fortinet has issued an advisory warning about a new critical vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS) software. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-48788, has been assigned a severity score of 9.3 on the CVSS scale, underlining its potential for serious impact. Horizon3, a prominent team of security researchers, has disclosed a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit, […] The post Fortinet Fixes Actively Exploited FORTICLIENT EMS Flaw Allowing Unauthorised Code Execution appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

What were the biggest culprits and causes of cyberattacks in the past few years? CVE or software vulnerabilities are the usual suspects, but other security risks being exploited are on the rise and vulnerability management tools are struggling to keep up. It is a trend you must be observing too. The key type of security […] The post What are Security Controls? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

Compliance promises brand reputation gains and competitive advantage. It is a proven way to demonstrate the effectiveness of security posture to your stakeholders. Though there are many benefits, most organizations find it difficult, and to make things worse, they fall short of a regulatory need. They end up self-deprecating as most of their audits are […] The post Achieve NIST CSF and STIG compliance excellence with SanerNow 6.1  appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

It’s been a calm year so far for patches! January saw no zero days, February only saw two, and March has brought us another month with zero days. Microsoft Patch Tuesday announces that out of the 60 flaws found, two are critical, and none were previously disclosed or actively exploited – which means no updates […] The post Microsoft Fixed 60 Vulnerabilities, 2 Rated Critical, in March 2024 Patch Tuesday appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

Consider this scenario: many vulnerabilities that don’t have a patch are present in the servers and get wildly exploited.  These vulnerabilities will act as an open door to hackers, inviting them to have complete control over organizational information. To prevent this situation, an organization should have a strategic approach to its server patch management process. […] The post Strategic Server Patch Management to Safeguard Your IT Landscape appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s empowering that women are stepping up and showcasing their involvement in tech, breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes. Women in SecPod are not only known for their technical skills but also for their leadership, resilience, and powerful presence. Looking at all the passionate and hard-working women, we decided […] The post Celebrating Women in Cybersecurity appeared first on SecPod Blog ..read more