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Faster Vulnerability Patching Reduces Risk and Lowers Cyber Risk Index

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Trend Micro’s Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) solution has highlighted the critical role that timely patching plays in reducing an organization’s cyber risk exposure.

The report, which scrutinizes the Cyber Risk Index (CRI) a metric quantifying an organization’s security risk based on the aggregation of individual asset and risk factor scores underscores a direct link between proactive vulnerability management and improved security posture.

The Importance of Speed in Patching

According to the data, organizations that prioritized swift patching of vulnerabilities showed a significant decrease in their average CRI.

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Europe, for instance, led the pack with the fastest average mean time to patch (MTTP), contributing to a noticeable improvement in their regional CRI metrics.

This region’s proactive approach involved not only rapid patching but also strong regulatory support through frameworks like the Digital Operational Resilience Act, pushing companies towards robust cybersecurity practices.

The analysis also provided sector-specific insights, revealing that sectors like education, agriculture, and construction, which often utilize legacy systems or have more complex networks due to IoT integration, experienced higher risk indices.

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However, sectors with quicker MTTP, like non-profits, services, and technology, demonstrated lower risk profiles due to their more agile response to vulnerabilities.

Educational and Corporate Sectors at Higher Risk

Educational institutions, particularly, were noted for their high CRI due to diverse user bases, legacy IT infrastructure, and a lack of comprehensive security measures.

This sector, alongside agriculture and construction, saw the most significant exposure, compounded by operational disruptions from potential cyberattacks, which could have international ramifications given their roles in global supply chains.

The shift towards a proactive security strategy is pivotal. Trend Vision One, an integrated security platform, has been instrumental in enabling this shift by providing centralized visibility, AI-driven remediation, and automated response capabilities.

By leveraging such tools, organizations can not only detect and respond to threats swiftly but also anticipate and mitigate risks before they materialize into full-blown attacks.

The findings from this year’s CREM report underscore the importance of speed in vulnerability patching.

While the overall average CRI improved by 6.2 points from February to December 2024, highlighting successful cyber risk management, the medium risk level indicates ongoing challenges that require continuous attention.

As cyber threats evolve, so must the defensive strategies of organizations.

A focus on reducing MTTP, coupled with comprehensive risk management practices, is essential to fortify digital assets and maintain robust cybersecurity defenses.

This report serves as a clear call to action for organizations to reassess their cybersecurity strategies, prioritize rapid patching, and integrate proactive measures into their security operations, ensuring resilience against the ever-growing landscape of cyber threats.

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Aman Mishra
Aman Mishra
Aman Mishra is a Security and privacy Reporter covering various data breach, cyber crime, malware, & vulnerability.

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