The next cyber arms race isn't about finding bugs. It's about fixing them first.

Artificial intelligence is drastically reducing the time organizations have to patch software vulnerabilities, shrinking the window from weeks to potentially just hours. This accelerated timeline, driven by both defenders and attackers using AI, means traditional patch approval processes are insufficient. Consequently, basic cyber defenses like multifactor authentication and identity security are becoming even more critical.

• AI is rapidly decreasing the time defenders have to patch vulnerabilities after disclosure.
• Microsoft has seen a record number of vulnerabilities needing fixes, highlighting the growing volume of flaws.
• Attackers can now create and deploy exploits for critical flaws in as little as nine hours, faster than most patch approval processes.
• The median time for companies to patch critical bugs is increasing, despite the need for faster action.
• Basic cyber defenses like multifactor authentication and identity security are becoming more important.
• The focus in cybersecurity is shifting from finding vulnerabilities to efficiently prioritizing, mitigating, and remediating them before exploitation.
• The Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog will need adjustments for the AI-driven landscape.
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