How to Secure Your Software in Production with RAPIDFORT

Ever paused a software update thinking "I'll do it later"? That small delay can be your weakest link. 🚨 Why it’s critical: 25–60% of data breaches stem from unpatched vulnerabilities—even when fixes already exist. 32% of cyberattacks start with an outdated system that could have been patched. In 2024 alone, exploitation of known flaws surged by 54% year-over-year. And it’s not only about risk—32% of critical vulnerabilities remained unpatched for six months or more, amplifying exposure. ✅ What proactive updates yield: Rapid patching slashes your window of risk. Automated deployment reduces human delays and error. Routine firmware upgrades keep devices and networks aligned with best practices. Patch testing processes prevent flawed updates from causing outages—like the massive 2024 CrowdStrike update failure that crashed millions of systems globally, costing ~US $10 billion in damage 🚀 Why it matters to you: Patch management isn’t just IT busywork—it’s emergency preparedness. Whether you’re in cybersecurity leadership or operations, establishing a disciplined update cadence means fewer interruptions, stronger defenses, and compliance readiness when regulators come knocking. Even as attackers evolve, your strongest early warning system starts with patching smart. #PatchManagement #UpdateRegularly #CyberSecurity #ITTip #DigitalDefense #SecureSystems #ThreatPrevention #TechLeadership #Compliance

💡Pro Tip: Keep all your software, operating systems, and network devices consistently updated with the latest patches and security fixes. Vulnerabilities in outdated software are frequently exploited by attackers. Proactive patching is vital for maintaining a strong security posture. #AI #IT #TechTips #Innovation #FutureTech

💡Pro Tip: Keep all your software, operating systems, and network devices consistently updated with the latest patches and security fixes. Vulnerabilities in outdated software are frequently exploited by attackers. Proactive patching is vital for maintaining a strong security posture. #AI #IT #TechTips #Innovation #FutureTech

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗹. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀. 🔧🛡️ This one-page map groups popular SECURITY TOOLS BY WHAT THEY HELP YOU ACHIEVE—from recon to DFIR and OT/ICS hardening. Pair it with the image and keep it handy for labs, audits, and onboarding. HOW THIS HELPS • Information Gathering — size your attack surface (live hosts, services, DNS). • Vulnerability Scanning — baseline exposure and prioritize fixes. • Web Assessment — validate OWASP risks before attackers do. • Exploitation (Validation) — safely reproduce risk in a lab to justify changes. • Password Auditing — measure credential hygiene, spot weak policies. • Wireless Testing — check segmentation, rogue APs, and weak crypto. • Forensics/Monitoring — triage incidents, scope impact, preserve evidence. • OT/ICS Specific — passively map industrial networks/protocols to reduce blind spots. USE IT RIGHT ✅ 1. Start with the objective (reduce risk). 2. Pick the tool category. 3. Capture evidence and map to MITRE ATT&CK / IEC 62443. 4. Remediate, then retest. 5. Always with written authorization. ♻️ Reshare to Help Others Learn. 🔔 Follow and press bell to get notified of my posts. 🤝 Subscribe OT Security Digest Newsletter Subscribe on LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gWSn-TzS #Cybersecurity #OTSecurity #ICS #PenTesting #DFIR #ThreatHunting #AppSec

With preventative issues being the leading cause of system failure, the research encourages organizations to focus on the fundamentals of security, such as patching vulnerabilities promptly, testing code prior to deployment, and monitoring system limits. #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

The biggest threat to your cybersecurity isn’t attackers. It’s assumptions. At Muse, we’re brought in to assess resilience and what we often find is not a lack of controls, but a surplus of unchecked assumptions. ✅ Backup policies? Yes. ❌ Tested recently? No. ✅ MFA in place? Yes. ❌ Coverage gaps? Unchecked. ✅ Incident response plan? On paper. ❌ Practiced under pressure? Never. This is what we call the Illusion of Control. Modern security isn’t about having tools, it’s about knowing how those tools behave under stress. This week’s guidance: - Validate your backups with a full restore test. - Review domain-wide privileges and legacy accounts. - Simulate a breach, not just a tabletop. Want a sharper view of your operational readiness? Our 3-week assessment reveals the real picture. Not the one in policy docs, the one that shows up at 03:17 AM.

If your company were hit by ransomware tomorrow, would you know which threats could truly stop the business? A Threat Assessment goes beyond technical checklists, it’s a strategic tool that aligns cybersecurity with business priorities. what do we need to protect?,  who are the actors? are the main questions. By using a probability and impact matrix, organizations can translate technical risks into business risks such as potential downtime, financial losses, regulatory fines, and customer confidence. The value of a Threat Assessment is prioritization: investing where risks matter most. Ultimately, it’s not an IT problem, it’s a business decision making tool.

🧠 The most dangerous vulnerabilities don’t show up in scanners. You can run every automated tool in your arsenal, but some of the most impactful security flaws are the ones that never trigger an alert. We're talking about: 🔍 Broken Access Control 🔍 Business Logic Flaws & Bypasses 🔍 Authentication & Authorization Weaknesses 🔍 Insecure Assumptions & Flows 🔍 Privilege Escalation Chains 🔍 Poorly Implemented Workflows 🔍 Complex Logic Flaws ❌ These issues don’t have signatures. 📄 They don’t come with a CVE number. ⚠️ They don’t always show up in your scanner results. ❓ Why ❓ These vulnerabilities exist because systems don’t always behave as expected. Finding them isn’t about running tools—it’s about thinking critically, exploring unusual flows, and linking weaknesses. Tools can help, but real testing comes from understanding how an application works, how it shouldn’t, and where it can be abused. Manual testing isn’t a luxury, it’s where the real findings live. 💬 What’s a type of vulnerability you’ve only ever caught manually, never through automation? Let’s compare notes. #CyberSecurity #OffensiveSecurity #PenetrationTesting #ManualTesting #LogicFlaws #RedTeam #EthicalHacking

This is what happens when a business ignores IT for 12 months.. Last week, I audited a company that hadn't updated their systems for a year. Here's what I found: ❎27 security vulnerabilities. ❎11 broken automation workflows. ❎1 massive data leak waiting to happen. IT neglect isn't silent- it's expensive. if you haven't checked your IT health in 6 months, you're at risk. when was the last time you audited your systems? Be honest. #itconsulting #cubersecurity #businessrisk #techaudit

🧠 Your Back-to-Business Tech Reset Summer downtime is ending — but what about IT? Before Q3 meetings, council approvals, and school reopenings ramp up, now’s the time to check: ✅ Security patching ✅ Printer/network access restrictions ✅ Email encryption and archiving ✅ Data backups and endpoint monitoring ✅ Remote access controls We’ve made it easy with a FREE Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and a downloadable 1-Page Checklist. 📥 Start here: https://conta.cc/44nwWdJ #BackToBusiness #RiskReadiness #Q3Prep #ITLeadership #SecureOps #RapidRiverTech