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OpenSSH regreSSHion (CVE-2024-6387): A Blast from the Past with Critical Repercussions
OpenSSH, a crucial tool in secure communications, has recently been impacted by a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6387, also known as "regreSSHion." This blog will provide an overview of the vulnerability, its exploitation methods, and strategies for mitigation. OpenSSH (Open Secure Sh

PCI DSS v4.0 Changes: Pen Testing & Vulnerability Management Explained
The PCI DSS v4.0 Changes usher in a new era of proactive payment security under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0. While PCI DSS v3.2.1 is retired on March 31, 2024, specific v4.0 requirements are enacted after a one-year grace period. This article delves into the criti

Top 15 Vulnerability Management Tools for Businesses in 2025 (Reviewed & Ranked)
You searched for vulnerability management tools but got vulnerability scanners instead, thinking they were the same. While procurement or finance teams might mistakenly equate the two, they serve different functions and offer different levels of security assurance. As cyber threats become more sophi

Top 5 CVEs and Vulnerabilities of May 2024
May brought a fresh batch of security headaches. This month, we're focusing on critical vulnerabilities in widely used software like Apache, Gitlab, and Github. These flaws could allow attackers to steal data, hijack systems, or wreak havoc in your network. Let's break down the top 5 CVEs you need t

CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) - The Ultimate Guide for CISOs
Cybersecurity defenses have evolved from firewalls to red teaming, yet breaches still make headlines. Why? Because piecemeal security strategies leave blind spots. This is where Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) changes the game. Instead of reacting after an attack, CTEM delivers ongoing

Customized Vulnerability Management Dashboard for CISOs
CISOs need a central hub to visualize critical security data. Strobes vulnerability management dashboard helps create impactful VM CISO dashboards, turning complex data into actionable insights. This guide shows you how to leverage Strobes RBVM’s features to build dashboards that exceed industry sta

Key CTEM Metrics: Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Continuous Threat Exposure Management Program
According to a new market research report published by Global Market Estimates, the global continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2024 to 2029. This significant rise suggests a growing demand for CTEM solutions, which help organizations ident

Adaptive Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Vulnerability Management- A strobes Guide
Traditionally, organizations have often relied on a standardized SLA for vulnerability management, imposing identical remediation timelines across all teams and vulnerabilities. This approach suffers from several shortcomings: Overwhelm and Discouragement: Teams with limited resources struggle to me

Open Source Security: How Strobes Integrates Security into Your Dev Workflow
Cloud-native development thrives on open source software (OSS). It offers readily available, pre-built components that accelerate development lifecycles. However, this very advantage presents a significant Open Source Security challenge for DevSecOps: OSS security vulnerabilities. A single critical

A Closer Look at Top 5 Vulnerabilities of April 2024
Keeping pace with the latest cybersecurity threats is vital for organizations of all sizes. Here at Strobes, our security team has assembled a list of the top 5 most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) discovered in April 2024. By staying informed about these vulnerabilities, you ca

Penetration Testing Report: Key Elements You Can't Miss
You've invested in a Penetration Testing Report. Great news! You've taken a crucial step towards shoring up your organization's security. But the battle isn't over yet. That hefty penetration testing report you just received holds the key to unlocking the true value of the pentest. The question is,

Scaling Application Security With Application Security Posture Management (ASPM)
Did you know that the total number of data breaches more than tripled between 2013 and 2022? These breaches exposed 2.6 billion personal records in the past two years alone and have worsened in 2023. From small startups to large companies, data and application security threats abound and are at an a