Vulnerabilities and exploits are closely related security concepts which are often confused but it is critically important to understand the difference in order to secure your IT systems as tightly as possible. Let us delve deep into each concept one by one to know them a little more:
The weak spots in software code which allows an attacker to exploit them to steal data or expose your organization are referred to as vulnerabilities. They usually enter the code base either at the time of initial app building or whenever an update is made. To avoid them slipping in you must rely on mobile/web app development experts who are adept at following best coding practices.
Two major vulnerabilities which garnered quite a lot of media attention are mentioned below:
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Although it may not be possible for you to ensure that your codes are free of vulnerabilities, still the best way to reduce the attack surface is by setting up automatic updates for all your softwares and IT infrastructure. Moreover, you can talk with our software development specialists to conduct vulnerability assessment i.e. set up alerting system that will scan your systems regularly and in case vulnerabilities are detected then they will create a patch to seal those vulnerabilities.
Exploits can be a chunk of data, a piece of software or arbitrary commands that a person with malicious intent uses to take advantage of vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities open the door for exploits which infers that vulnerabilities are must for successful exploits and not the other way round.
Some well-known exploits that cyber criminals executed by using vulnerabilities are as follows:
How would you protect your system from exploits that use vulnerabilities still unknown to you? Well, you can reduce the success of potential exploits by incorporating these security systems:
Using virtual keyboard: Entering your private data such as online banking credentials or any personal data for that matter from a regular keyboard can leave you at a risk of data interception by some spyware, Trojan program or keyloggers. Using virtual keyboard can ensure protection of your sensitive data from malicious programs.
Continuous monitoring: You can reach our highly skilled team of software development experts for security solutions to constantly keep a watch on your software infrastructure and systems so that immediate action can be taken if any suspicious activity is noticed.
Understanding the basics of vulnerabilities and exploits is crucial for your company because you cannot remain detached from the internet in this era of digital transformation. Therefore, reach out to us for securing your IT infrastructure from cyber threats. We are Software Development Agency securing clients from potential cyber attacks and helping them focus their entire attention to core business operations, over the years.
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