Ahead of Black Hat MEA, Tenable CEO Mark Thurmond has issued a warning that traditional security models are failing against “machine-speed” attacks. He advocates for a shift to “Exposure Management,” using AI to prioritize the 1-3% of vulnerabilities that actually pose a risk.
Business Impact
This reflects a strategic pivot for CISOs. The volume of vulnerabilities is unmanageable manually. Adopting exposure management allows organizations to move from “patching everything” (impossible) to “patching what matters” (effective), reducing real-world risk more efficiently.
Why It Happened
The attack surface has expanded exponentially (Cloud, OT, Identity). Attackers use automation to exploit flaws faster than defenders can patch. Defensive strategies must evolve to be predictive and risk-based rather than reactive.
Recommended Executive Action
Evaluate your vulnerability management program. Is it just counting bugs, or is it measuring risk? Consider adopting Exposure Management platforms that correlate vulnerabilities with threat intelligence and asset criticality to prioritize remediation.
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