Why You Should Keep Your Software Up to Date

💡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 Vulnerabilities in outdated software are frequently exploited by attackers.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

Enterprise search and security company Elastic is rejecting reports of a zero-day vulnerability impacting its Defend endpoint detection and response (EDR) product.

Often, software gets pushed into production without a second thought for how it's going to be managed down the line. The reality of that line of thinking? New vulnerabilities, potential data breaches, and unnecessary risk. Today's software world demands a different approach – one where security doesn't end at deployment. Instead, defense must extend into production by: 🛡️ Monitoring real-time execution paths using high-fidelity eBPF instrumentation 🛡️ Detecting deviations from known-good behavior instantly 🛡️ Automatically remove unused libraries and shrink attack surfaces 🛡️ Securing third-party and open-source components — even the ones you didn’t write At RAPIDFORT, we ensure continuous protection by monitoring behavior and blocking drift — all with low overhead. Stop opening your organization up to unnecessary risk. Learn how you can #RunWithRapidFort: https://bit.ly/3FLABI9 #CyberSecurity #DevSecOps #ContainerSecurity #CloudNative #VulnerabilityManagement #ExecutiveInsight #FedRAMP #Compliance

Hackers read patch notes like shopping lists. 🛒 If you don’t patch fast, you’re giving attackers the blueprint. Prioritize critical vulnerabilities Automate updates Balance uptime vs. security risk What’s your patching SLA 24 hours, a week, or longer?

Xerox Releases Critical Security Update Xerox Corporation Issues Critical Security Update for FreeFlow Core Software Xerox Corporation has released urgent security updates addressing significant vulnerabilities in its FreeFlow Core software. Identified as CVE-2025-8355 and CVE-2025-8356, these flaws can expose enterprise networks to severe threats, including server-side request forgery (SSRF) and remote code execution (RCE) attacks if not promptly addressed. Overview […]  To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/d-KzbH93 #DarkWatch

Most security tools are built to react to attacks. But the most effective defense stops breaches before they start by eliminating the pathways attackers exploit. Configuration drift and human error are the open doors in your network. Learn how automated hardening closes them for good, building a truly resilient foundation.

Defense in depth:- Defense in Depth (DiD) means using multiple layers of security controls to protect systems, networks, and data. The moat, walls, guards, and locked doors all protect against intruders. Even if one layer fails, others are still there. In cybersecurity, Defense in Depth ensures that if one security measure is bypassed, another is in place to stop or detect the attack. Key Layers in Defense in Depth: 1. Physical Security – Securing data centers, servers, and hardware. 2. Network Security – Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), segmentation. 3. Endpoint Security – Antivirus, EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), patching. 4. Application Security – Secure coding, web application firewalls, vulnerability testing. 5. Data Security – Encryption, backups, access control.

🤖 What Happens When Automation Falls Short? Recently, I resolved issues with site configurations and distribution points that were blocking updates. Everything looked good, until Splunk and Tenable still flagged multiple devices with High and Critical vulnerabilities. 👀 Just because the deployment “succeeded” doesn’t mean the endpoint is secure. 💡 Real-world fix: I initiated a manual health check on a sampling of affected systems. Turns out the update packages were delivered, but not properly installed due to missing prerequisites and endpoint policy conflicts. After pushing a custom remediation script and verifying install logs, vulnerability scores dropped across the board. 😎 Automation scales. Manual intervention still seals the deal. 😁 #CyberSecurity #ITOps #VulnerabilityManagement #PatchManagement #Splunk #Tenable #Automation #EndpointSecurity #VeteransInTech #ProblemSolving #CloudAndCyber

🔍 Understanding Log Types: The Backbone of Cybersecurity & IT Operations In the world of cybersecurity, IT monitoring, and digital forensics, logs are the silent witnesses. They capture every action, transaction, and anomaly across systems ; often holding the key to identifying threats, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance. This diagram beautifully illustrates the variety of log types organizations deal with daily: 🖥 System & Application Logs – Monitor software and OS behavior. 🔐 Security & Authentication Logs – Detect breaches and unauthorized access. 🌐 Network, DNS & Proxy Logs – Track communication and web activity. 📦 Cloud, Container & API Logs – Secure modern infrastructure. 💾 Backup & Configuration Logs – Ensure resilience and integrity. From event logs on Windows/Linux to specialized EDR and IDS/IPS logs, each plays a unique role in incident detection and prevention. 💡 Key takeaway: If you’re in IT or cybersecurity, building strong log management and analysis capabilities isn’t optional;it’s essential for proactive defense, compliance, and operational excellence. How is your organization leveraging logs for real-time threat detection and root-cause analysis? #CyberSecurity #LogManagement #ThreatDetection #DigitalForensics #SIEM #SOC #IncidentResponse #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps

🚨 Important Security Update for All n8n Users 🚨 Today, the n8n Security Team released an important notice: Security vulnerabilities have been found in older versions of n8n — and they are fixed in version 1.106.3. What does this mean for you? The vulnerabilities cannot be exploited externally, but could be abused by existing user accounts on your instance. Possible risks include: 🔹 Privilege escalation within the instance 🔹 Admin account takeover 🔹 Access to sensitive data What you should do now: ✅ Update to n8n v1.106.3 or later immediately ✅ If self-hosted: Disable the “Execute Command” node unless absolutely necessary 💡 Pro tip: Never postpone security updates, your automations are only as secure as their weakest link. Happy building 🧑💻