SC-Cleared Linux & Cloud Security Contract Consultant
The Reality of Patch Neglect Every breach report tells the same story: attackers don’t need zero-days when organisations leave critical patches unapplied. In 2025, ransomware groups exploit vulnerabilities within 72 hours of disclosure. Yet enterprises still average 60+ days to patch. Common Excuses vs Reality “Patching breaks production.” → True if done ad hoc. Mitigated … Read more
Why Patching Matters Most breaches exploit known vulnerabilities, often months or years old. WannaCry (2017) succeeded because thousands of systems weren’t patched despite updates being available. Even today, unpatched Apache, Exim, or kernel flaws are exploited within days of disclosure. Manual patching doesn’t scale. Clients need automation. Ansible Patch Management Checklist Inventory Hosts Define Linux … Read more