Real-world breaches and security incidents continue to show that many of the most widespread issues still stem from a lack of basic cyber hygiene, according to a report by security firm Tripwire.
Therefore, organizations cannot overlook the fundamentals such as addressing known vulnerabilities, ensuring secure configuration and monitoring systems for change, the report said.
A key finding of the report based on a survey of more than 300 security professionals is that many organizations still struggle to maintain the adequate visibility into their environments needed to address potential issues quickly.