AI Broke Vulnerability Management. That's Why CISOs Are Moving Budget to BAS.
Summary
The article argues that the traditional vulnerability management process, which relied on a buffer period between vulnerability discovery and weaponization, is now obsolete due to AI's ability to rapidly identify and exploit flaws. Consequently, CISOs are shifting budget towards Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools to better test their defenses against these accelerated threats.
IFF Assessment
AI's ability to rapidly identify and exploit vulnerabilities reduces the traditional buffer that defenders relied on, making their systems more immediately at risk.
Defender Context
Defenders need to adapt their vulnerability management strategies as AI accelerates the exploit lifecycle. The article suggests an increased reliance on proactive testing methodologies like Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) to validate defenses against fast-moving threats.