In June 2023, a significant cybersecurity incident sent shockwaves through the corporate world. The CL0P hacker group exploited a vulnerability in MOVEit software, leading to severe data breaches. CL0P targeted organizations like banks, federal agencies, and corporate entities.
This is a stark reminder of the importance of understanding and managing vulnerabilities in the evolving realm of cybersecurity. If unchecked and exploited, these vulnerabilities lead to significant security breaches, compromising sensitive data, disrupting critical processes, and causing severe damage to an organization.
This guide aims to shed light on vulnerability management, the process of reporting and assessing vulnerabilities, and the tools available for remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs).