The real scoop on the vulnerabilities in the news

Meltdown. Spectre. Struts 2. Old news now, thankfully. But, what happens when a vulnerability first goes mainstream? Does it affect how your executive team and board perceive its level of risk? And, do you know whether that high-profile vulnerability lives up to the hype? We sat down with cybersecurity professionals around the world – CISOs and security analysts alike – to explore these questions. Here’s a glimpse into what they had to say:

• “A whole bunch of panic.”
• “It’s the classic forest fire. Someone hears something and then starts running and pointing…then we’ve got to run on it because someone upstairs sees the problem.”
• “As long as you have a proactive approach by having a vulnerability management program, having your metrics and having repeatable processes to deal with these things, it becomes a non-fire-drill event moving forward.”

Sound familiar? The truth is: High-profile vulnerabilities aren’t just a challenge for security. They’re a high-stakes issue for the business – and the brand. Learn how your peers in the security community are responding to these pressures. Download the new report from Tenable Research to:

• See how others manage C-suite/board expectations during prime-time vulnerabilities
• Learn how media coverage of vulnerabilities influences security teams’ work
• Get ideas on how to turn these stressful situations into opportunities that show your team’s business value