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Patching is Risky Business: By the Gartner Numbers

When I read Eyal’s blog, Why FWaaS is the Only Way Out of Endless Appliance Patching, I imagined a time in the immediate now (oxymoron intended); a time where the word “patching” is as quaint as rotary phones. In my mind, I was Marty McFly, jumping out of the DeLorean, shocked to discover that in the year 2025, we’re still patching appliance boxes. But here’s the kicker: everything has changed. Except the way we think about patching.

Secure Website Building Practices for Business Protection in 2025

As businesses continue to expand their digital presence in 2025, securing websites has never been more critical. Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, making it necessary for companies to adopt robust security practices when building and maintaining their websites. A secure website not only protects sensitive data and customer trust but also ensures compliance with regulations and protects the business from potential legal and financial repercussions.

How to Strengthen Your Network Security with LDAP Injection Defense

As organizations continue to rely on directories to store critical information such as user credentials, access permissions, and organizational data, the security of these directories becomes even more vital. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is widely used for storing and managing this information. However, this reliance also makes LDAP directories a prime target for malicious attacks, with one of the most dangerous being LDAP injection attacks.

Is It Possible to Include Patch Management in Your Service Package?

It is no longer surprising that cybercriminals are constantly searching for vulnerabilities to exploit. This is why patch management has become increasingly important in recent years. In fact, Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report revealed a significant 180% increase compared to the previous year. This highlights the urgency of having a solid patch management process in place.

Key Features of Windows Server 2022 for Optimized IT Performance

Windows Server 2022, Microsoft's latest server operating system, offers numerous improvements and innovations. This OS is designed to help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure, enhance security, improve performance, and increase efficiency in hybrid environments. Let's examine the key features of Windows Server 2022 in detail.

Your Client Requires NIS2 Vulnerability Patching. Now What?

TL;DR: The new EU cybersecurity directive, NIS2, is already reshaping how software suppliers do business through stricter vulnerability management requirements in procurement contracts. This shift is gaining momentum, and more companies will need to adapt. Aikido helps automate compliance reporting and vulnerability tracking to meet these new demands. Start your free compliance journey here, or read on to understand what this means for your business.

Why Patching Isn't the Ultimate Goal in Cybersecurity

A recent analysis by JPMorganChase criticized the CVSS scoring process, finding missing context leads to misleading prioritization. When it comes to cybersecurity, patching vulnerabilities often feels like the Holy Grail. Get those CVEs patched, and you’re safe, right? Well, not exactly. As we know, patching isn’t as straightforward—or as effective—as we’d like to believe.

Managing NERC CIP Patching Process With Tripwire Enterprise and Tripwire State Analyzer

One of the hardest parts of managing an organization’s cybersecurity is patch management. Just as one patch cycle is completed, another set of patches are released. When compounded with the highly regulated energy industry, governed by the NERC CIP Standards, the task becomes even more daunting. Fortunately, Fortra’s Tripwire Enterprise (TE) and Tripwire State Analyzer (TSA) can ease the process.