Trend Micro’s Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) solution has highlighted the critical role that timely patching plays in reducing an organization’s cyber risk exposure.
The report, which scrutinizes the Cyber Risk Index (CRI) a metric quantifying an organization’s security risk based on the aggregation of individual asset and risk factor scores underscores a direct link between proactive vulnerability management and improved security posture.
The Importance of Speed in Patching
According to the data, organizations that prioritized swift patching of vulnerabilities showed a significant decrease in their average CRI.
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Europe, for instance, led the pack with the fastest average mean time to patch (MTTP), contributing to a noticeable improvement in their regional CRI metrics.
This region’s proactive approach involved not only rapid patching but also strong regulatory support through frameworks like the Digital Operational Resilience Act, pushing companies towards robust cybersecurity practices.
The analysis also provided sector-specific insights, revealing that sectors like education, agriculture, and construction, which often…
