on November 1st, 2023 the DFS released the 2nd amendment to 23 NYCRR 500. Financial organizations operating in New York are required to update their vulnerability management programs in order to comply with the updated regulation.
Open source software has become an integral part of modern application development, enabling developers to accelerate their projects by leveraging pre-existing libraries and frameworks. Open source offers numerous benefits, yet it's not without its challenges.
As we approach the EOL, it's crucial to understand the current status of vulnerabilities in CentOS 7. The official docker container of CentOS 7 has 1 critical rated vulnerability, 13 high rated vulnerabilities, and 36 medium and low rated vulnerabilities. Even after installing all the available updates, we are still left with 2 highly rated and 17 medium and low vulnerabilities.
In today's interconnected world, software vulnerabilities pose a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. To address these risks, companies typically rely on timely updates and patches for third-party libraries. However, a new challenge has emerged in the form of protestware – software intentionally manipulated to convey messages, potentially causing unintended consequences or harm.