"Media Firms Twice as Vulnerable as Cross-Sector Average"

Security researchers at BlueVoyant have discovered that the percentage of media companies susceptible to compromise is double the figure across all other sectors.  The researchers found that 30% of media companies are exposed to compromise via vulnerabilities in their internet-facing, publicly accessible footprints.  The researchers noted that exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to content theft and/or operational disruption.  The researchers stated that prompt patching remains challenging, as 60% of identified vulnerable systems were still unprotected six weeks after a patch was issued.  The researchers noted that part of the challenge for the sector is the complexity of the supply chain, which might incorporate a wide variety of vendors, service providers, partners, and technologies to move a creative idea from concept to camera to consumer. 

Infosecurity reports: "Media Firms Twice as Vulnerable as Cross-Sector Average"