Top 5 Weakest Security Configurations and How to Fix Them

CIS CTI reports high-risk exposures observed across customer external networks in late 2024, including active exploitation of SonicWall CVE-2024-40766 (linked to Akira ransomware affiliates), extensive use of end-of-life products, internet-exposed RDP/SMB (including anonymous SMB), exposed databases (some without authentication), and signs of ongoing compromise (Cobalt Strike, web shells). The blog urges prompt remediation via patching, secure configurations (e.g., CIS Benchmarks), and leveraging SOC/CIRT/Red Team services to reduce attack surface and breach impact.