NSA and CISA Red and Blue Teams Share Top Ten Cybersecurity Misconfigurations
According to NSA and CISA, the worst cybersecurity misconfigurations include insufficient internal network monitoring, lack of network segmentation, and poor patch management. See the full list:
What are the top cybersecurity misconfigurations identified by NSA and CISA?
The NSA and CISA identified ten common cybersecurity misconfigurations: default configurations of software and applications, improper separation of user/administrator privileges, insufficient internal network monitoring, lack of network segmentation, poor patch management, bypass of system access controls, weak or misconfigured multifactor authentication methods, insufficient access control lists on network shares and services, poor credential hygiene, and unrestricted code execution.
How can organizations mitigate cybersecurity misconfigurations?
Organizations can mitigate cybersecurity misconfigurations by removing default credentials, hardening configurations, disabling unused services, implementing access controls, regularly updating and automating patch management, and auditing administrative accounts and privileges. These actions help strengthen the overall security posture.
What role do software manufacturers play in cybersecurity?
Software manufacturers can enhance cybersecurity by adopting secure-by-design principles, embedding security controls into product architecture from the start, eliminating default passwords, providing high-quality audit logs, and mandating multifactor authentication for privileged users. These practices help reduce the prevalence of common misconfigurations and improve security outcomes for customers.

NSA and CISA Red and Blue Teams Share Top Ten Cybersecurity Misconfigurations
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