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Cybersecurity faces 'negative time to exploit' as attackers outpace patching

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The cybersecurity landscape has shifted dramatically, with exploitation of vulnerabilities now frequently occurring before a patch is even available, a trend highlighted by Mandiant's M-Trends 2026 report. This "negative time to exploit" means traditional vulnerability management, which relies on a window between disclosure and patching, is no longer sufficient. CISA's Binding Operational Directive 26-04 reflects this by moving towards a risk-based model, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on exposure, active exploitation, and automatability, signaling a fundamental change in how organizations must approach cybersecurity. AI

IMPACT AI is accelerating exploitation, necessitating a shift from patch speed to blast radius management for cybersecurity.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend and its implications rather than a specific event.

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Cybersecurity faces 'negative time to exploit' as attackers outpace patching

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Contos, Forbes Councils Member ·

    The Patch Window Is Gone: Now Measure What You Can Actually Control

    Most vulnerability management programs are still designed around the assumption that organizations have time to manage a vulnerability before a patch becomes available.

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