How much time do you really have to patch a vulnerability? In Turning Vulnerability Intelligence into Measurable Risk Reduction, Patrick Garrity (VulnCheck) and Saeed Abbasi (Qualys TRU) break down a critical reality—many vulnerabilities are exploited the same day they are disclosed. While only a small percentage of vulnerabilities are ever weaponized, those that are often move fast. In some cases, organizations have little to no time to react before exploitation begins. This session explores: • How quickly vulnerabilities move from disclosure to exploitation • Why a small percentage of vulnerabilities drive the majority of risk • The concept of “day one” exploitation and what it means for defenders • How exploitation trends evolve over time (days, weeks, months) • Why speed and prioritization are critical in modern cybersecurity Because in today’s threat landscape, waiting to react may already be too late . Watch the full Cyber Risk Series playlist: https://youtu.be/40tGapSWu2E?si=A4-qEXP57SUcL1Lm Explore multilingual versions (Korean, Spanish, French): https://vimeo.com/showcase/12168352?share=copy&fl=sm&fe=fs Sign up for upcoming events: https://qualys.brighttalk.com

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