Qualys CEO Urges Proactive Cybersecurity as Threat Actors Speed Up
At the Qualys Security Conference (QSC) in Mumbai, Sumedh Thakar, the company's president and CEO, emphasized the urgency for a proactive approach to cybersecurity. He discussed the importance of immediate patches to counter vulnerabilities and the challenges faced by CISOs in communicating risk.
Thakar highlighted the alarming reduction in the time taken by threat actors to exploit new vulnerabilities, now down to just 19 days, compared to the average 40 days required to fix them. He stressed the need for robust, integrated cybersecurity solutions to tackle the complex threat landscape.
The conference also featured Lt. Gen (Retd.) Deependra Singh Hooda, who drew parallels between physical wars and today's cyber risks. He underscored Qualys' role in India's cybersecurity landscape. Attendees were provided with new tools and insights to prioritize and resolve severe vulnerabilities across critical assets.
Qualys customers shared how they've used Qualys innovations to stay ahead of threat actors and reduce risk. The demand for advanced, cloud-based security platforms was evident, given the growing complexity of cybersecurity challenges.
The Qualys Security Conference in Mumbai underscored the critical need for proactive, integrated cybersecurity solutions. With threat actors evolving rapidly and vulnerabilities being exploited quickly, organizations must prioritize and address risks effectively. Qualys, with its advanced tools and insights, is at the forefront of helping businesses navigate this complex threat landscape.
