SANS Top20 Q2 2005 Critical Vulnerability Update - July 25, 2005
The SANS Institute and experts from the US, UK and Canadian governments and four private groups have identified the most critical new Internet security vulnerabilities discovered during the 2nd quarter of 2005. All organizations that rely on the Top20 as a list of "critical vulnerabilities" to be found and eradicated, should immediately verify with their vulnerability scanner vendor that the critical new vulnerabilities discovered in April - June as well as those discovered January through March, are included in their testing procedures and are rated at the highest level of criticality.
Resources for the Q2 Update:
- Press release
- Detailed list of critical new vulnerabilities
- The experts
- Q&A on which ones matter most and why
Additional Resources:
- Q1 2005 Quarterly Update Press Release
- The Full Top 20 from October, 2004
- Commercial Tools and Services That Test for the Top 20