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Published onMay 28, 2024
published onMay 28, 2024
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Threats and vulnerabilities go hand in hand with technological advancements. As companies continue to ramp up the security infrastructure, threat actors have always found ways to exploit the existing vulnerabilities, especially in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Recently, in an interview withEdge Middle East, James Maude, Field CTO at BeyondTrust, discussed the changing trends in the landscape, expressed concern about the relative stability in critical vulnerabilities, talked about the role of Microsoft, and highlighted how some third-party vendors are unwilling to engage with security researchers, let alone make amends.
When asked about the key findings pertaining to Microsoft’s vulnerabilities, Maude said,
But he didn’t shy away from acknowledging that Microsoft needs to put in more concerted efforts for us to witness a gradual decline in critical vulnerabilities. Because, at present, the numbers have largely been stable.
When asked why the stability in critical vulnerabilities should be a concern, James Maude explained that withMicrosoft’s expansion in cloud servicesand the release of new, more secure products, expectations were high that vulnerabilities would reduce. But that hasn’t been the case because the existing vulnerabilities have not yet been completely patched!
Maude then sheds light on why patching vulnerabilities in legacy products turns out to be a challenge, even for tech giants like Microsoft.
Maude also blamed third-party vendors for this concerning trend. Because not all of them tackle such situations with the same energy.
When asked about the future trends in the security landscape, Maude called for increased focus on identity security.
Finally, while sharing his views on the role played by generative AI in the vulnerability landscape, Maude explained that it’s both good and bad for the industry. For instance, the use of generative AI to develop codes often introduces vulnerabilities, which, if not detected, can cause significant damage at a later stage.
He also mentioned how threat actors leverage AI to detect and exploit vulnerabilities. That’s evident, as we have all seen arise in AI-powered cyberattacks!
On the bright side, security analysts can also deploy AI-based tools to augment the security infrastructure. Microsoft, on its part, isusing AI to tackle cyberattacks.
It’s an insightful interview that helped me gain an understanding of what goes on behind the curtains when it comes to vulnerabilities in the Microsoft ecosystem and how we could improve the overall landscape!
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
