VentureBeat cites Flashpoint’s 2021 Year End Report | Data Breach QuickView.
“Last year hit a record high of 28,695 vulnerabilities — which is simply too many for any organization to remediate within a year.”
Flashpoint data cited by VentureBeat shows 2021 recorded a historic high of 28,695 disclosed security vulnerabilities.
What did Flashpoint data reveal about vulnerabilities in 2021?
Flashpoint-acquired Risk Based Security data shows 28,695 vulnerabilities were disclosed in 2021, the highest annual total on record.
Why does this level of vulnerability disclosure matter to organizations?
The unprecedented volume of disclosures highlights that most organizations cannot realistically remediate all vulnerabilities, increasing systemic cyber risk.
How does Flashpoint intelligence help teams manage vulnerability overload?
Flashpoint research helps organizations prioritize vulnerabilities by risk, exploitability, and real-world threat context, enabling more effective remediation decisions. Learn more in Flashpoint’s 2021 Year End Report | Data Breach QuickView.
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