Cyber statistics in 2016 paint a bleak picture. Unpatched vulnerabilities proliferate. Attackers weaponize new exploits 3x faster than just a few years ago. The attack surface continues to expand as shadow IT abounds. Non-traditional platforms, like cloud/virtual, mobile, and IoT, are becoming pervasive. Sophisticated new attack vectors (e.g., overlay malware) crop up all the time. Breaches continue to rise. Prioritise known vulnerabilities; shorten remediation times;Increase emerging threat visibility.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/whitepapers/vulnerability-management-staying-ahead-curve-w-4606