With more than 15 years of experience within the it security industry, thomas has made a significant impact on. We dont know how vendors will react to our repackaging their updates security firm secunia expects a reaction from vendors as it plans to repackage security updates for hundreds of applications into its own proprietary installer and deliver them through the. We dont know how vendors will react to our repackaging their updates secunia s new personal software inspector 3. Secunia has a free tool called personal software inspector that assists users. Secunia was founded in 2002 by thomas kristensen, niels henrik. Thomas kristensen is chief security officer at secunia aps. Security software performs poorly in exploit test network world.
Secunia is calling out application vendors for poor updating practices and reminding users that thirdparty software vulnerabilitiesand not bugs in the operating systemare the main targets of. Thomas kristensen, chief security officer, secunia, said, though some of the larger software vendors have begun to provide automatic update mechanisms, we still see all too many users ignoring. Essential pcsecurity starts with updating your software and acting responsibly on the internet, at this point no other solutions than the secunia psi helps. Securityminded users can find out faster whether their applications need to be patched with a free tool. Automatic updates make a big difference simplified. Most popular apps have few flaws, but updates still a problem. Security software performs poorly in exploit test cio. The major problem here is nobody knows there is a security update, he told. Security software performs poorly in exploit test itworld. Secunias role in vulnerability management in the video below, secunia cso thomas kristensen talks about the company and their product line. Alexandriadev sourceforge multiple vulnerabilities thomas kristensen mar 28. Unpatched software flaws put pcs at risk, security vendor finds. Updating software is a daunting task, said thomas kristensen, secunias chief security officer, via email.
Secunia personal software inspector ferrets out unpatched. When a patch is issued for a program on a users computer, the tool displays a popup window in the lower righthand corner of the screen, said thomas kristensen, secunia s chief technology officer. By thomas kristensen last december, secunia released the software inspector, a revolutionary tool that changed the way users all across the globe identified missing security updates. A veteran in the it security industry, thomas has the overall strategic vision for secteers product line. As attacks increase, software vendors are getting better at handling flaws, said secunia ceo thomas kristensen. Secunia research 28032003 alexandriadev sourceforge multiple vulnerabilities receive secunia security advisories for free. Most software vendors dont provide proper automated and silent updating mechanisms for.
Thomas acts as an advisor on all facets of the daily business given his vast experience from secunia and mutonic, while primarily engaged in helping the technical team in achieving the overall strategic goals of the company. Thomas kristensen, chief security officer, secunia, said, though some of the larger software vendors have begun to provide automatic update mechanisms. Thirdparty software bugs pose big danger, secunia finds. Secunia tested how well a dozen internet security suites could identify when a software vulnerability was being exploited, said thomas kristensen, secunia s cto.
Jun 28, 2012 danish vulnerability intelligence and research firm secunia has launched version 3. Wellknown flaw in handling ip packets surfaces in windows, but microsoft denies that land attacks are serious threat. With more than 15 years of experience within the it security industry and having served as the founder and cto of secunia for more than a decade, thomas has made a significant impact on the it security community and the vulnerability assessment industry. The osi and the psi reports missing security updates for supported software. No one knows theres an update for opera or openoffice. Apr 24, 2007 by thomas kristensen last december, secunia released the software inspector, a revolutionary tool that changed the way users all across the globe identified missing security updates. Kristensen was previously employed as a managerinformation technology by virus 112 a. Secunia was founded in 2002 by thomas kristensen, niels henrik rasmussen, michael h zaman, thomas pill, and jakob balle for the sole reason of creating software that would address security concerns found in popular software and operating systems. It has become harder to find serious vulnerabilities in microsoft applications, so thats why researchers are looking elsewhere, said thomas kristensen, chief security officer for secunia. The feedback has been tremendous and has truly helped settle the final improvements necessary for a final release. Thomas kristensen, chief security officer, secunia, said, though some of the larger software vendors have begun to provide automatic update mechanisms, we still see all too many users ignoring the update requests. Foxit pdf viewer open to attack, say researchers computerworld. However, statistics showed that except for those, users hardly upgraded any other programs, despite being notified by psi that patches are available, said thomas kristensen, secunias chief.
Jan 16, 2008 thomas kristensen said it was surprising to see 60 vulnerabilities in one product alone, but that it was more surprising that a patched product contained some of the same vulnerabilities. Thomas kristensen head of security and founder secteer. Thomas kristensen said it was surprising to see 60 vulnerabilities in one product alone, but that it was more surprising that a patched product contained some of the same vulnerabilities. How do you keep your computer patched and up to date. Software industry slammed for poor patching practice it pro. Free security tool ferrets out unpatched software computerworld. Join facebook to connect with thomas kristensen and others you may know. We dont know how vendors will react to our repackaging their updates secunias new personal software inspector 3. Jan 16, 2008 arcserve is inherently insecure, thomas kristensen, secunias chief technology officer, told cnet sister site zdnet uk on tuesday. Mar 05, 2010 secunia chief security officer thomas kristensen said his company is just a few months away from releasing a free, new tool that will automate the installation of software updates for dozens of. This resulted in an email exchange with thomas kristensen, secunia s cto.
The csi bundles the thirdparty patches and repackages them, cryptographically signs the package and publishes it to wsus. From security patch management solutions and vulnerability intelligence systems and extensive risk assessment data, we employ the latest security tools to make your organisation more effective and more secure. Zaman, niels henrik rasmussen, thomas kristensen, thomas piil. Network software inspector beta program flexera blog. Secunias patching tool integrated with microsofts wsus pc. The figures come from security research firm secunia, which looked at data gathered from more than two million users of its free personal software inspector tool. Secunia tested how well a dozen internet security suites could identify when a software vulnerability was being exploited, said thomas kristensen, secunias cto. Jan 11, 2008 as attacks increase, software vendors are getting better at handling flaws, said secunia ceo thomas kristensen. In this paper, we examine the software portfolio of the average user based on empirical data from over two million. When a patch is issued for a program on a users computer, the tool displays a popup window in the lower righthand corner of the screen, said. When a patch is issued for a program on a users computer, the tool displays a popup window in the lower righthand corner of the screen, said thomas kristensen, secunias chief technology officer.
Too few vendors are being proactive in promoting patching and easing the burden for it managers, thomas kristensen, chief security officer at secunia, told it pro. Danish vulnerability intelligence and research firm secunia has launched version 3. Secunia is an it security solutions provider allowing businesses and private. Feb 14, 2012 too few vendors are being proactive in promoting patching and easing the burden for it managers, thomas kristensen, chief security officer at secunia, told it pro. Enterprise security manager vulnerability tracking service surveillance scanner network software inspector personal software inspector online software inspector. Updating software is a daunting task, said thomas kristensen, secunia s chief security officer, via email. This resulted in an email exchange with thomas kristensen, secunias cto. Microsoft, the biggest target, has become the best at notifying users of flaws in. Number of vulnerabilities per year based on secunia advisories and. Oct 16, 2008 the register also reported that thomas kristensen, secunia cto, responded to the accusations by pointing out that it is obviously much better to be able to detect malicious content while it is.
Thomas kristensen, the chief security officer of secunia, revealed that security vulnerabilities were the main avenue for attacks, allowing for the affected systems to be compromised. Secunias patching tool integrated with microsofts wsus. Free tool silently updates most windows software computerworld. View the profiles of people named thomas kristensen. The register also reported that thomas kristensen, secunia cto, responded to the accusations by pointing out that it is obviously much better. At secteer, we are committed to developing the best very best it security solutions. Secunia niels henrik rasmussen, ceo, founder mobile. Security software performs poorly in exploit test infoworld.
Launch of secunias new personal software inspector takes. Secunias role in vulnerability management help net security. Unpatched software flaws put pcs at risk, security vendor. First of all, secunia would like to thank everyone who helped in beta testing the secunia nsi 2. We dont know how vendors will react to our repackaging their updates security firm secunia expects a reaction from vendors as it plans to repackage security updates for hundreds of applications into its own proprietary installer and deliver them through the new version of personal software inspector psi. Denialofservice glitch could threaten windows zdnet. However, statistics showed that except for those, users hardly upgraded any other programs, despite being notified by psi that patches are available, said thomas kristensen, secunia s chief. Dec 20, 2010 secunia niels henrik rasmussen, ceo, founder mobile. Aug 31, 2011 secunia s programmers used the apis application programming interfaces for wsus to integrate csi 5. Jul 12, 2010 secunia is calling out application vendors for poor updating practices and reminding users that thirdparty software vulnerabilitiesand not bugs in the operating systemare the main targets of. Thomas kristensen, former chief security officer at.
Beta news decrease in patch rates points to broken software. Thomas kristensen, cto of secunia, says the software vendors should be more aggressive about telling users about these new versions. Mar 04, 2010 thomas kristensen, the chief security officer of secunia, revealed that security vulnerabilities were the main avenue for attacks, allowing for the affected systems to be compromised. Sep 06, 2007 when a patch is issued for a program on a users computer, the tool displays a popup window in the lower righthand corner of the screen, said thomas kristensen, secunia s chief technology officer. Secunia chief security officer thomas kristensen said his company is just a few months away from releasing a free, new tool that will automate the. Arcserve is inherently insecure, thomas kristensen, secunias chief technology officer, told cnet sister site zdnet uk on tuesday.
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