The five most common cyber gaps in institutions.

From our pen-test reports: the recurring vulnerabilities, why they exist, and what a 90-day remediation plan looks like.

Gap 1: Default Credentials

Finding: Admin/admin still works on 40% of systems.
Fix: Forced password change on first login.

Gap 2: Unpatched Systems

Finding: Critical security updates delayed 6+ months.
Fix: Automated patch management with staging environment.

Gap 3: No Access Logging

Finding: No audit trail of who accessed what data.
Fix: Comprehensive logging with alert triggers.

Gap 4: Weak Password Policies

Finding: 4-character passwords accepted.
Fix: Enforce 12+ characters, complexity requirements, MFA for admins.

Gap 5: Exposed Admin Panels

Finding: Admin interfaces accessible from public internet.
Fix: VPN requirement or IP whitelist for admin access.

90-Day Remediation Plan

Month 1: Patch critical vulnerabilities, enforce strong passwords.
Month 2: Implement logging and monitoring.
Month 3: Staff training, policy documentation.

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