It’s hard to comprehend living in a world where flawed or buggy code can take down so many critical systems and drain $5 billion in direct losses from Fortune 500 companies. And, it’s true that there’s no easy fix to this kind of problem.
But whether it’s preventing bad software updates or maintaining compliance among constant requirements and changes, organizations can implement several practical measures to improve their cybersecurity hygiene and reduce their risk exposure.
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Source: TechRadar
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