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Security experts urge virtual patching during vulnerability response
Original: Security Tip: Leverage Virtual Patching 🛡️ When a critical vulnerability drops, the race to patch begins. But testing ta
Cybersecurity practitioners are highlighting virtual patching as a stopgap when critical vulnerabilities are disclosed. Instead of waiting for official fixes, organisations can deploy WAFs, IPS or RASP tools to block exploit attempts while formal patches are tested. The advice reflects ongoing concerns about the gap between a flaw's disclosure and a safe, permanent fix being applied across systems.
Why now: Critical vulnerability disclosures keep outpacing organisations' ability to test and deploy permanent fixes, making interim protections a hot topic.
Evidence
- Security Tip: Leverage Virtual Patching 🛡️ When a critical vulnerability drops, the race to patch begins. But testing takes time. Virtual patching—using WAFs, IPS, or RASP to intercept exploit traffic—provides a vital layer of protection while you prepare the permanent fix. It… · cvedatabase@techhub.social · 1
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