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New Bitdefender research reveals that 97.7% of respondents now use endpoint detection and response (EDR). That number might seem high compared to commonly accepted market penetration estimates, particularly for mid-market organizations. But it is further confirmation that the vast majority of businesses have already upgraded their endpoint protection. This is hardly surprising. The conversation in enterprise security is no longer just about blocking malware or stopping known threats. It is about "proving" that an organization can detect, investigate, and respond to modern attacks before they escalate into operational disruption, financial loss, or reputational damage. This shift was driven by a new reality: endpoint protection alone is no longer enough. The laggards, typically mid-market organizations with lean IT and security teams, are now realizing this. Threat actors are AI-enabled, more evasive, and increasingly successful at bypassing traditional defenses. At the...

For decades, organizations operated under the assumption that vulnerability management could be slotted into predictable maintenance windows. Monthly patch cycles, quarterly review periods, and planned outages became the standard rhythm of IT operations. Yet, in today's environment, where exploit code emerges within hours of a disclosure and attackers weaponize vulnerabilities on an industrial scale, those rhythms are dangerously outdated. The modern reality is that continuous patch management and end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle governance are no longer aspirational, they are the bare minimum. Security must be measured not by the comfort of predictability, but by the ability to remediate as close to real time as possible. The Problem with Periodic Maintenance Windows Exploitation Outpaces Response: exploits are increasingly released at or before vendor patch availability. A monthly or even bi-weekly patch cadence leaves systems exposed during the critical first days when atta...

In today's digital age, financial institutions are tasked with the critical mission of upholding high standards of service, continuity, and resilience while combatting evolving cyber threats. The ability to innovate and enhance the security of digital financial services is essential for growth, differentiation, and for building trust with customers. To address these challenges, financial institutions must establish and maintain robust security processes and adapt their cyber defenses continuously. One key regulatory initiative designed to assist financial institutions in enhancing their operational resilience and cybersecurity posture is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Understanding DORA The  Digital Operational Resilience Act  (Regulation (EU) 2022/2554) is a pivotal regulatory framework that focuses on digital operational resilience within financial services. Representing the EU's primary regulato...