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5 months ago in Threat Intelligence By Shobha

It’s Not Just Software Bugs: The 6 Categories of Cybersecurity Holes

 When we talk about "vulnerabilities," everyone thinks of software bugs like Log4j. But what are the other major categories of weaknesses attackers exploit?

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By Shashank Answered 2 months ago

Software flaws (like buffer overflows) are just one piece of the puzzle. The big categories are: 1. Configuration Errors (default passwords, open ports), 2. Inherent Design Flaws (a weak encryption protocol), 3. Human Factors (phishing, poor training), 4. Physical Vulnerabilities (an unlocked server closet), 5. Supply Chain Weaknesses (compromised vendor software), and yes, 6. Software Bugs. A robust security program has to look for and mitigate risks across all six of these areas, not just patch software.

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