The Evolution of Continuous Threat and Exposure Management (CTEM) In a world where cyber‑adversaries continually refine their tactics, security programmes must evolve from episodic testing to an unbroken cycle of detection, analysis and remediation. Continuous Threat and Exposure Management (CTEM) represents this paradigm shift, transforming how organisations perceive and manage risk. This blog unpacks CTEM’s …
New Tech Programming Languages of 2025: Strategic Insights for Software Developers and C-Suite Executives Introduction The software development landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with 2025 witnessing the emergence of several innovative programming languages. These languages are not only reshaping how software is built but are also influencing critical business decisions, especially at the …
At its core, **security misconfiguration** occurs when the security settings of an API or its supporting systems are improperly configured or left at their default settings. APIs often rely on a wide range of underlying infrastructure, including web servers, databases, cloud services, and identity management systems. Each of these elements needs to be configured in line with security best practices to ensure the overall security posture of the API.
Misconfigurations can arise at any stage in the API lifecycle, from development to deployment, and they are not limited to a single type of vulnerability. They may involve poorly configured authentication mechanisms, incorrect access control settings, or vulnerabilities in third-party services integrated into the API ecosystem.
Modern software development depends on a complex ecosystem of third-party components. Frameworks, libraries, and plugins streamline coding tasks, enabling developers to focus on building application-specific features. However, when these components become outdated or contain vulnerabilities, they pose a serious risk to application security, potentially leading to data breaches, service interruptions, or legal liabilities.
Vulnerable and Outdated Components is one of the categories in the OWASP Top 10, a widely recognised standard for the most critical security risks to web applications. Specifically, it relates to the category “A06:2021 – Vulnerable and Outdated Components,” which highlights the risks posed by outdated libraries, frameworks, and software components.
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.