Government IT systems shuttered during the partial government shutdown will be more vulnerable than usual to cyber-attacks as they’re restored. Adobe and Microsoft have revealed vulnerabilities in their software and offered patches to fix them. It could take days – if not longer – to patch all applications when systems are brought back up, giving attackers time to exploit systems. An unpatched system going live on the Internet could be vulnerable to attacks within 21 minutes, expert says. An Australian Signals Director’s four top controls for mitigating information security risks: Patching operating systems, Keeping administration rights under strict control, Keeping administrative accounts for e-mail and browsing, and Whitelisting applications.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/seen-as-vulnerable-when-shutdown-ends-a-6145