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Cyber threats are becoming more advanced, with attackers creating ways to bypass traditional security. That’s why organizations need a stronger, multi-layered approach to protect their systems.
To handle cyber threats effectively, security teams need clear, consistent information. That’s where CVEs help—by making it easier to manage hidden risks. And how can organizations enhance their cybersecurity capabilities with CVE data along with deception technology? Let’s look at this more closely in the article.
A CVE is a publicly listed security issue detected in software, hardware, or firmware. CVEs are assigned unique CVE IDs, making it easier to identify, track, and address issues.
The CVE program, created by MITRE in 1999 and backed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, offers a standard way to identify and reference security vulnerabilities.
Before CVEs, tools and vendors described the same issues differently, leading to confusion and delays. CVEs fixed this by creating a common language for talking about cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Each CVE record includes:
This standardization helps security teams, security researchers, vendors, and incident responders stay aligned, reduce confusion, and respond more efficiently.
By making vulnerability information clear and consistent, CVEs help organizations:
| Steps | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Discovery | A vulnerability is found through security testing, independent research, or responsible disclosure. |
| Report to CNA | The discovered flaw is reported to a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) for evaluation. |
| CNA Evaluation | The CNA reviews the flaw to determine if it qualifies for a CVE ID. |
| CVE Assignment | A unique CVE ID is issued to the flaw for tracking and reference. |
| CVE Publication | The CVE is added to the public CVE database with details about the flaw, affected systems, and links to security advisories/patches. |
| CVSS Rating | A CVSS score (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) is assigned to the CVE to help prioritize the risk level of the vulnerability. |
| Action | Security teams use the CVE information to implement patches or mitigation strategies to address the vulnerability. |
The CVE system helps identify the various threats organizations face, from newly discovered flaws to old, unresolved issues in legacy systems.
Known vulnerabilities are as harmful as unknown ones if they haven’t been properly detected and fixed, as hackers are always looking for weak points to exploit.
CVEs list these issues so security teams can monitor the ones attackers are actively using.
Old systems that haven’t been updated can be a big security risk. There can be known vulnerabilities that are never fixed. It could be because of:
These vulnerable systems are further exploited by attackers to intrude. CVEs help companies detect and fix these issues, even if the threat has been there for a long time.
CVE data strengthens real-time threat detection by integrating with key cybersecurity tools.
| Platform | How CVEs Help |
|---|---|
| SIEMs | Cross-reference alerts with known CVEs to detect and prioritize real threats. |
| Threat Intelligence Platforms | Use CVE feeds to track active exploits and improve proactive defense strategies. |
| Automated Detection Systems | Build detection rules using CVEs to automatically flag known attack patterns. |
| Security Operations (CVE Feeds) | Keep tools updated with new CVEs to reduce exposure and improve response speed. |
While CVEs are invaluable assets for threat detection and response, using them comes with several challenges, including the following:
As mentioned above, CVEs have limits in spotting unknown and complex threats that can slip past traditional tools. That’s why organizations should adopt advanced solutions like deception technology.
Deception technology sets up realistic traps, decoys, and fake assets within a network to attract attackers. Unlike CVE-based detection, it doesn’t rely on known vulnerabilities. It detects attacker behavior in real time, even if the exploit is new or unknown.
This proactive approach helps security teams:
Deception technology and CVE data work together to improve security—CVE data spot known risks, and deception finds hidden threats that others miss.
Together, they create a powerful threat detection system and reduce the chance of attacks and threats going unnoticed.
To use deception technology, organizations need to implement advanced solutions like Fidelis Deception®.
Key Highlights:
Fidelis Deception® makes your cybersecurity proactive, helping you stay ahead of evolving cyber threats!
A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is a publicly listed security flaw in software, hardware, or firmware.
No. CVEs only cover known vulnerabilities. They don’t detect new or unknown (zero-day) attacks or show how attackers might exploit a system in real–time.
Deception adds another layer by detecting attacker behavior—even if no CVE exists yet. It catches stealthy threats like zero-days and improves response by exposing how attackers operate.
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