Software bugs: Where do they come from? How are they exterminated? You have cybersecurity questions, Rimini Street has answers.
A software bug, commonly referred to as a vulnerability, is often present in the software when it’s first written. These flaws can range from minor glitches to major security gaps that open the door to cyberattacks. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations report, the number of breaches that exploit vulnerabilities tripled over the last year.
In the fast-paced world of technology, software vulnerabilities, are inevitable. Understanding how bugs are discovered, addressed and sometimes exploited is critical for IT teams trying to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Software bugs aren’t just a minor annoyance; they’re vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to systems, compromise data, and wreak havoc. But where do these bugs come from, how are they found, and what happens after discovery?
Unraveling the lifecycle of software vulnerabilities
We tapped our in-house security experts to take a closer look at the lifecycle of a bug and strategies to defend against these persistent threats. A bug’s lifecycle essentially consists of these size phases:
- Birth of a Bug: Discover the roots of vulnerabilities and why human error means software bugs are inevitable.
- Finding Bugs: Learn about the bug bounty hunters who report vulnerabilities versus villains who weaponize them.
- Vendor Acknowledgment: What vendors are legally obligated to do (or not do) when bugs are found.
- Naming a Bug: How bugs get their names and why CVE records matter in cybersecurity.
- Addressing Bugs: How companies patch vulnerabilities and why relying solely on vendor patches may not be enough.
- Outsmarting Bugs: Discover how innovative approaches like Rimini Protect™ help to secure your systems beyond just traditional patching alone.
For an in-depth look at each stage and to learn what you can do to stay one step ahead of these persistent threats, view A Bug’s Tale now >
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Outsmart Bugs with Rimini Protect
As bugs continue to evolve and attackers grow more sophisticated, a new approach to vulnerability management is essential. This is where Rimini Protect comes in.
Rimini Protect offers a proactive solution to defend your systems without relying solely on traditional vendor patches which can be slow to arrive and difficult to implement. By providing advanced security tools and expertise, Rimini Protect secures your systems against both known and unknown vulnerabilities. Unlike vendor patching alone, Rimini Protect delivers proactive protection that helps you secure your systems without costly downtime or code changes. It offers tailored protection that’s designed to meet your unique business needs, ensuring you’re defended against threats while maintaining business continuity.
In an age where cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, the Rimini Protect portfolio of security solutions can help you stay one step ahead, safeguarding your enterprise applications, databases and middleware against vulnerabilities, reducing your risk and outsmarting software bugs.
