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Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven exposure management.

Top CVEs of July 2024: Key Vulnerabilities and Mitigations
July 2024 has surfaced a series of significant vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of many organizations. From Bamboo Data Center flaws to critical issues in ServiceNow, these vulnerabilities present serious risks. This blog explores the top five CVEs of the month, providing detailed

Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: The Ultimate Guide to Business Security
63% of organizations faced cyberattacks due to unpatched vulnerabilities, yet leading companies stay ahead with a strong Vulnerability Management Lifecycle (VML). This structured process helps identify, prioritize, and remediate risks across IT assets, reducing exposure and strengthening resilience.

CVSS Score: A Comprehensive Guide to Vulnerability Scoring
What is a CVSS score? Understanding the Why: The Need for CVSS 4 CVSS Metrics CVSS Base Metrics CVSS Temporal Metrics CVSS Environmental Metrics Is the CVSS score enough for vulnerability management? What to Use Alongside CVSS Scores? Take your Vulnerability Management to the Next Level What is a CV

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

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

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

Top 5 Vulnerabilities for March 2024: A Closer Look at the XZ Utils Supply Chain Attack
March may have roared in like a lion, but for cybersecurity professionals, it was more like a backdoor sneaking into a critical utility. This month, we've seen some serious contenders, but one in particular has sent shockwaves through the open-source software (OSS) community: CVE-2024-3094, a sneaky

Why Ignoring Vulnerability Prioritization is a CISO's Worst Nightmare?
As a CISO, you're constantly bombarded with security threats, vulnerabilities, and a never-ending to-do list. But amidst the chaos, one crucial task often gets pushed aside: vulnerability prioritization. This might seem like a harmless oversight, but ignoring it can be your worst nightmare. Here's w

February 2024 Top CVEs and Vulnerabilities Report
In February, hearts weren't the only things feeling vulnerable. The cyber arena saw a variety of critical exposures across multiple platforms and applications. While patching might not be as romantic as chocolates or roses, organizations and individuals alike must stay protected. Here, we highlight

What is Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs)?
Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone for robust software supply chain security. Functioning as a comprehensive inventory of all software components, dependencies, and associated metadata, SBOMs empower organizations to gain unparalleled transparency into the intric

RBVM Customized Dashboards: CFO Template
In the high-stakes arena of finance and cybersecurity, clarity is critical. Every data point holds the potential to shape your company's destiny. But raw numbers alone tell only half the story. Introducing Strobes next-generation CFO Dashboards for Risk-Based Vulnerability Management, where data tra