From blog.qualys.com
In a world increasingly surrounded by cyber threats, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers vital guidance on Vulnerability Management, providing clear and actionable advice for tackling cyber threats. Their recommendations are essential for organizations to understand and mitigate vulnerabilities, from configuration flaws to software defects. This involves a systematic approach to identifying vulnerabilities, assessing exposure, and enhancing the effectiveness of software updates and security measures. The NCSC’s guidance simplifies the complex task of cyber defense, emphasizing regular updates and the importance of a proactive security posture to create a safer digital environment.
Qualys’ Threat Research Unit’s (TRU) analysis of anonymized vulnerability data underscores the importance of organizational defense strategies. In 2023, the UK’s analysis of vulnerabilities revealed that internal vulnerabilities were approximately 43.6 times more prevalent than external vulnerabilities. The data indicates that exposures linked to internal assets greatly outnumbered those associated with external assets, highlighting the critical importance of internal security measures to mitigate risks effectively.