When ‘Good Enough’ Security Just Isn’t Enough
By Hezi Chen, Head of Competitive Intelligence You assume your security architecture is secure, that’s not always the case Organizations that provide security understand their products must be secure. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A security vulnerability can get baked into an application, and if it does occur, your security partner should act swiftly to resolve the issue. The quick distribution of a patch or effective alternatives are expected. In 2019, previously unknown vulnerabilities within a security vendor’s system were exploited by a state-backed hacking group. It took a long time for these vulnerabilities to be patched, and two years later, there are still customers running vulnerable systems, leaving their organizations open to cyber-attacks. Choose your vendors with the right track record As highlighted in this incident, your security vendor must have your back. They should be ready to take every action necessary to efficie...