Imagine stepping into a role and discovering your predecessor had been severely underreporting vulnerabilities, leaving your systems 300 days behind on patches. Join G Mark Hardy and Ross Young in this riveting episode of CISO Tradecraft as they unveil a startling real-world scenario and a proven strategy to revolutionize your patching process. Learn how to tackle the ever-growing number of vulnerabilities, leverage AI and automation, and instill a culture of accountability and gamification among your team. With expert insights and practical steps, this episode is a must-watch for every cybersecurity leader looking to stay ahead of threats and secure their organization's future.

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Note slides can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrrossyoung_patch-or-perish-activity-7389964440546471936--I_F?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnnk5MBYbK8I-lYgI25f6ro7t6rOeP-Ods

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The CISO Challenge 00:31 The Importance of Data Security 01:05 Welcome to CISO Tradecraft 02:01 Ross Young's Patching Journey 03:34 The Growing Threat of Vulnerabilities 05:16 AI and Cybersecurity 07:34 Developing a Comprehensive Security Approach 10:51 Accountability and Metrics 15:30 Improving Vulnerability Management Processes 19:28 Advanced Tooling and Automation 23:16 Future Trends in Cybersecurity 27:06 Conclusion: Adapting to the Future

#257 - Patch or Perish (with Ross Young)

CISO Tradecraft®

#257 - Patch or Perish (with Ross Young)