Zero-Day Surge Targeting Enterprise Tech
Key Questions
What are Mandiant's stats on high-tech threats?
Mandiant reports 17% high-tech targeting, 32% exploits, and 14-day dwell time. This underscores the zero-day surge in enterprise tech.
What was in the March 2026 Patch Tuesday?
March 2026 Patch Tuesday included 83 vulnerabilities, 8 critical. Windows 11 OOB KB5086672 addressed preview build issues.
What is new in Windows 11 27H2 build 29560?
Build 29560 introduces JIT Administrator Protection, changing admin access forever. It enhances security against zero-day exploits.
When is the Secure Boot certificate update?
Secure Boot cert updates are scheduled for April/May 2026. IT admins can check status via Windows Security app.
What drives the urgency for EDR/AI in defenses?
90 zero-days in 2025, CI/CD supply chain risks (npm worms, SBOM), and DIB hardening. Defender for Cloud and manpower needs emphasize AI/EDR adoption.
Mandiant high-tech17%/exploits32%/dwell14d; Mar'26 Patch Tuesday 83v/8crit; Win11 OOB KB5086672; 27H2 JIT Administrator Protection; Secure Boot cert Apr/May'26; 90 zero-days'25; CI/CD supply chain scanning; Defender Cloud; DIB hardening; EDR/AI urgency.