"NSA and CISA Expose Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconfigurations"
The NSA and CISA have released a joint advisory revealing the top ten most common cybersecurity misconfigurations found in the networks of large organizations. These misconfigurations include default software settings, weak access controls, poor patch management, and insufficient network monitoring. The advisory also highlights the tactics used by threat actors to exploit these vulnerabilities. The agencies urge software manufacturers to adopt secure-by-design principles and proactive practices to mitigate these risks. They recommend implementing measures such as eliminating default credentials, enforcing multifactor authentication, and regularly updating and patching systems. Network defenders are encouraged to test their security programs against known threat behaviors and assess the performance of existing security controls.