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Understanding Controls: A Critical Line of Defense in Exposure Management

This is where exposure management comes in. Instead of focusing solely on known vulnerabilities, exposure management provides a comprehensive view of risk by assessing the security posture of an organization across multiple factors. By evaluating...

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Understanding Profile: A Critical Variable in Exposure Management

Attackers are no longer solely exploiting software weaknesses; they’re leveraging misconfigurations, compromised credentials, and gaps in security...

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East-West Exposure: The Hidden Risk in Unseen Internal Traffic

In cybersecurity, visibility is everything. Most organizations focus on defending their network perimeter—monitoring inbound and outbound traffic to...

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Vulnerability Management: Why It Matters and Why It’s Not Enough

For years, vulnerability management has been considered a core pillar of cybersecurity. It’s a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and...

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ADVISORY—Cactus Ransomware Strikes Again: A Sophisticated Social Engineering Threat

Recently, UncommonX analysts identified a new Cactus ransomware attack, which was verified by Threat Research Engineers at Cisco TALOS Threat...

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ADVISORY—Privilege Exposure: What It Is and How to Mitigate It

Privilege exposure may seem minor but can lead to devastating security incidents if left unchecked. Many organizations, particularly small and...

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A Case for Exposure Management in Our Schools

This week, I had the privilege of representing UncommonX at the TCEA Conference in Austin, Texas. TCEA is the largest nonprofit educational...

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