Latest Cybersecurity Blog Posts from Root Evidence

Trace the evolution of vulnerability management from early scanners to evidence-based security. Learn how forensics and actuarial data are redefining prioritization and shaping the next generation of risk reduction.

Explore why most vulnerability management efforts waste time and resources on low-impact flaws, and how a rational, evidence-based approach focused on real-world exploitation can redefine what “effective security” really means.

CVSS Base Scores were never meant to measure real risk. This post explains how their misuse distorts prioritization and why context (not convenience) must define vulnerability management.

Expose why CVSS misleads: inconsistent math, context-free scores, poor correlation to real exploitation and loss, and version/data flaws. Then, replace it with evidence-based, loss-driven prioritization and ROSI-focused metrics.

The Epoch Theory of Cybersecurity explains how attackers and defenders evolve through distinct eras, from manual exploits to scalable automation and, soon, AI-driven complexity. By understanding these epochs, organizations can anticipate shifts in attacker behavior, invest strategically, and force adversaries to spend more time and money, turning defense into an economic advantage.

Explore the coming “post-VM warranty world,” where vulnerability management shifts from empty promises to accountability. As vendors begin offering warranties, only those that back limited, high-impact vulnerabilities with real financial risk will align with customer success.

Expose the illusion of “fixing everything.” VM programs measure success by volume (tickets closed, vulns patched) but those metrics don’t reduce risk. True ROI comes from prioritizing exploited vulnerabilities and measuring avoided loss, not activity for activity’s sake.

Discover the concept of “nulns”: non-exploitable vulnerabilities often mistaken as risks. Learn why most security flaws may never lead to real-world breaches.

Vulnerability management is broken. 100+ security pros reveal why CVEs, bad tooling, and poor risk context are overwhelming teams.

Learn about “Stoplight Infosec”: color-coded scoring systems that masquerade as math but mislead security priorities. Replace arbitrary grades with better metrics that quantify real risk and ROI.

Master evidence-based vulnerability prioritization with the Triangle model. Focus on exploitability, adversary activity, and losses to reduce breaches effectively.

Understand the difference between vulnerability exploitation and actual financial loss in cybersecurity. Discover why not all exploits lead to breaches and how to focus on real risks.

Does prioritizing EPSS make sense in vulnerability management? Analyze the debate, FIRST guidance, and best practices for effective risk prioritization. Read the full analysis.

Find the remediation cut-off in vulnerability management. Compare models and cyber-insurance insights for defining when to stop patching.

Why zero-days are irrelevant in vulnerability management discussions. Focus on known CVEs for enterprise risk & separate myths from effective strategies.

Post-breach, how will you justify your vulnerability prioritization strategy? Learn defensible approaches using KEVs, compliance, and risk assessment to explain decisions to stakeholders.

Discover the missing KPI in vulnerability management: Forcing adversaries to innovate. Analyze data showing only 1.3% of CVEs are exploited and how to shift attack economics.

Uncover paradoxes in vulnerability management: Does fixing flaws always reduce risk? Explore scenarios, costs, and alternatives for smarter remediation strategies.

Debunk the myth of objective security scoring like CVSS and EPSS. Learn why subjectivity persists and how to validate models with real-world breach data.

Explore why financially motivated hackers rarely innovate, reusing known vulnerabilities for efficiency. Data from VulnCheck and reports reveal only 1.1% of CVEs are exploited. Learn more.

Embrace security optimism: Focus on evidence-based fixes for known vulnerabilities. Raise attack costs and protect against breaches with actionable strategies.