Cybersecurity News Bulletin - November 2023

Welcome to the latest in our cybersecurity news roundup!?

In this edition, we cover the repercussions of the exploited Cisco IOS XE vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) despite the availability of patches, the concerning password habits unveiled in recent Irish research and the latest CVSS v4.0 launch by FIRST.?

Additionally, discover how our recent ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications reinforce our dedication to quality and security management in our operations.?

Meet us at the ISA Ireland OT Cybersecurity Conference 2023 to explore tailored solutions for your organisation's cybersecurity needs and risk management.

• Critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability (CVE-2023-20198) exploited as zero-day, impacting numerous devices. Cisco has issued patches, yet thousands remain compromised.
• Secora Consulting achieves ISO 27001:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 Certification, reaffirming our commitment to quality and security management.
• Recent research has uncovered that Irish people frequently use the names of sports clubs, celebrities, and TV shows as passwords, which unfortunately makes them vulnerable targets for cybercriminals.
• The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) has officially announced CVSS v4.0, the next generation of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System standard, more than eight years after the release of CVSS v3.0 in June 2015.

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