Video Vulnerability Alert: Don't Get Shellshocked

Blog Date: 1/15/2015
Author: Ray Coulombe

In Sept. 2014, a vulnerability known as Shellshock (also known as Bashdoor) was discovered and disclosed. And that's potentially big news for organizations who operate, maintain or otherwise use Linux-based security equipment - which can now be considered vulnerable to hackers.
Integrators and users should attempt to see if products in the systems they sell or have installed might be at risk - but do not simply leave it up to the individual manufacturers to keep you informed of software vulnerabilities.
It also means that integrators should be working closely with their clients' IT departments. Asset Management Inventories are common for hardware, software and security products, but now deeper levels of discovery must be performed by IT. Those involved in systems administration and configuration management need to be especially aware of the composition of products that comprise their total Information and Physical Security Environment. Yes, that means your clients have culpability in information assurance, but working closely with them to patch these vulnerabilities can't hurt.
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