37 - How Minecraft is Hacking the Internet (Log4j)

The sky is falling, and it's all because of your kids' favorite video game. The National Vulnerability Database lists the recently identified Log4j vulnerability as a perfect 10 out of 10. It's everywhere from Minecraft to iCloud, and it doesn't take any special skills to copy and paste the exploit into remote systems. This time next year, businesses all over the globe will have either proved the value of their vulnerability and patch management operations - or they will have learned the reason these ops are a critical piece of running a business in 2021. In this episode, Nate and Joshua take a 30,000 ft view of software development and how functionality can sometimes translate to vulnerability.  The two discuss how patching out functionality can work, and why businesses of all sizes are feeling the squeeze from vendor management programs. At Sittadel, we believe cybersecurity empowers business.  A mature cybersecurity program doesn't only serve to prevent losses and keep your data safe: It can also be your differentiator when bidding for work.  How can cybersecurity help you stand out from the crowd?  Find out at www.sittadel.com.