Indian CERT urges firms to contain exploited internet-facing flaws within 12 hours
Summary
India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued new guidance urging organizations to address exploited internet-facing vulnerabilities within 12 hours, citing the acceleration of attacks due to AI. The advisory also includes tiered remediation timelines for critical internal and high-severity vulnerabilities.
IFF Assessment
The article highlights the increasing speed and sophistication of cyberattacks, partly driven by AI, which compresses the window for defenders to respond to vulnerabilities.
Defender Context
This advisory signals a significant shift in expectations for vulnerability management, pushing organizations to adopt much faster response times for critical internet-facing flaws. Defenders need to prioritize patching and mitigation strategies for exposed systems, as AI-assisted attacks can rapidly weaponize newly disclosed vulnerabilities.