Vulnerability management is the proactive process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within an organisation’s IT infrastructure. It involves a systematic approach to discovering and addressing weaknesses that malicious actors could exploit.
In today’s interconnected world, where information assets are increasingly valuable, ensuring robust security is paramount. One of cybersecurity’s most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects is the timely application of security patches. Insufficient security patching, the failure to address known vulnerabilities and security flaws in software, systems, or devices, poses a significant threat to organisations of all sizes.
The name “watering hole” aptly reflects the attack strategy. Attackers meticulously research and identify websites – industry publications, online forums, software download portals – frequented by their target audience.
An OS command injection vulnerability is akin to a hidden backdoor in your system. It allows malicious actors to infiltrate your network by injecting code that executes commands directly on your operating system.