Originally published in Dark Reading on September 8, 2025.
The field of vulnerability management has slowed significantly, yet there are more vulnerabilities to handle than ever before. When core security measures face the same tough conditions, it’s important to take notice.
More realistically, it’s a final warning that the industry must reshape itself quickly to climb the next mountain and deliver more value. So, why are we seeing challenges with vulnerability management today?
- Vendors scaled (pun intended) the wrong mountain
- The shift to the cloud won’t get us all the way there
- Network edge devices are the new gateway drug
Read the complete article to understand why this market segment is folding under its own weight and learn what the path forward looks like.
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