Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Bill Niester
Patch Tuesday Update - March 2024
The March 2024 Patch Tuesday, released on March 12th, addressed a critical wave of security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products. Let's dissect this update in detail, exploring the specific threats addressed, updates for different Windows versions, and the importance of staying vigilant. Installing the March 2024 security update is paramount to safeguarding your Microsoft products... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - March 2024
The March 2024 Patch Tuesday, released on March 12th, addressed a critical wave of security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products. Let’s dissect this update in detail, exploring the specific threats addressed, updates for different Windows versions, and the importance of staying vigilant.
Patch Tuesday Update - November 2023
This month, Microsoft announced fixes for 58 new vulnerabilities this month, including 3 new zero-day vulnerabilities, 1 updated to a previously identified zero-day and 3 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month there were 3 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed (as well as an update to 1 previously disclosed zero day from September 2023). Also, there were updates to 9 previously... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - November 2023
Bill Niester 4 min readSecurity Posture This month, Microsoft announced fixes for 58 new vulnerabilities this month, including 3 new zero-day vulnerabilities, 1 updated to a previously identified zero-day and 3 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month there were 3 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed (as well as an update to 1 previously disclosed zero day from September 2023).
Patch Tuesday Update - October 2023
Whether you celebrate Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day (although we're a little early there), or celebrate something else or nothing at all, there is no denying the security landscape continues to be spooky. Hopefully, this note will help dispel some fear and shed much-needed light on the areas for remediation. Microsoft announced fixes for 104 new CVEs this month... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - October 2023
Bill Niester 5 min readTrending Topics Whether you celebrate Halloween, Día de los Muertos, Guy Fawkes Day (although we’re a little early there), or celebrate something else or nothing at all, there is no denying the security landscape continues to be spooky. Hopefully, this note will help dispel some fear and shed much-needed light on the areas for remediation. Microsoft announced fixes for 104 new CVEs this month, including 12 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities.
Patch Tuesday Update - September 2023
Fall is here in much of America, and amidst the crunching of football pads and the smashing of apples for cider, violent activity continues relentlessly in the cybersecurity world. Microsoft announced fixes for 62 new CVEs this month, including 5 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month, there were 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed. Also, there were 2 updates to previously... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - September 2023
Bill Niester 4 min readTrending Topics Fall is here in much of America, and amidst the crunching of football pads and the smashing of apples for cider, violent activity continues relentlessly in the cybersecurity world. Microsoft announced fixes for 62 new CVEs this month, including 5 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month, there were 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed.
Patch Tuesday Update - August 2023
Microsoft announced fixes for 86 new CVEs this month, including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month there were 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed; also, there were 2 updates to previously reported exploitable vulnerabilities (ADV230001 and CVE-2023-36884). Additionally, there were 2 new advisories and 5 other updates to previously released CVEs and advisories. *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - August 2023
Bill Niester 3 min readTrending Topics, Vulnerability Management Microsoft announced fixes for 86 new CVEs this month, including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month there were 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed; also, there were 2 updates to previously reported exploitable vulnerabilities (ADV230001 and CVE-2023-36884). Additionally, there were 2 new advisories and 5 other updates to previously released CVEs and advisories.
Patch Tuesday Update - July 2023
Welcome to this month's edition of the Patch Tuesday release analysis. Here in the US, we've just finished celebrating our nation's freedom. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all globally celebrate freedom from security vulnerabilities? However, until that happens, we must all remain on guard and vigilant. As part of that vigilance, we must pay special attention to the ever-present Microsoft... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - July 2023
Bill Niester 4 min readTrending Topics Welcome to this month’s edition of the Patch Tuesday release analysis. Here in the US, we’ve just finished celebrating our nation’s freedom. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all globally celebrate freedom from security vulnerabilities? However, until that happens, we must all remain on guard and vigilant. As part of that vigilance, we must pay special attention to the ever-present Microsoft vulnerabilities.
Trending Topics - Tagged - Security Boulevard
Analytics & Intelligence API Security Application Security Cloud Security Cloud Security Cybersecurity DevOps Editorial Calendar Featured Governance, Risk & Compliance Humor Incident Response IOT Malware Most Read This Week Network Security News Popular Post Security Awareness Security Boulevard (Original) Security Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work Security Operations Spotlight Threat Intelligence Threats & Breaches Vulnerabilities
Bill Niester, Author at Security Boulevard
By Bill Niester 'Tis the Season, and well, this month we continue to get the gift that keeps on giving, Microsoft Patch Tuesday! Yes, truly a joyous time for gathering around the keyboard with friends and colleagues to make sure that, at least for the next 30 days, we have a warm feeling ... Read More
Patch Tuesday Update - June 2023 - Security Boulevard
May Microsoft Patch Tuesday Releases fixes for 38 new CVEs including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities and 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities, 1 update to a previously reported exploitable vulnerability as well as 12 other updates to previously released CVEs. This month, Microsoft announced fixes for 78 new CVEs including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities. This month there were no... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - June 2023
Bill Niester 4 min readTrending Topics, Vulnerability Management May Microsoft Patch Tuesday Releases fixes for 38 new CVEs including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities and 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities, 1 update to a previously reported exploitable vulnerability as well as 12 other updates to previously released CVEs. This month, Microsoft announced fixes for 78 new CVEs including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities.
Patch Tuesday Update - May 2023
The Derby has been run, summer is nearly here, and the flowers are blooming... but so are the Microsoft security vulnerabilities. So, time to grab your shears and tend your infrastructure garden by addressing this month's Patch Tuesday issues. This month, Microsoft announced fixes for 38 new CVEs including 6 Microsoft-rated critical vulnerabilities, 2 new zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-29344 & *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - May 2023
Bill Niester 3 min readTrending Topics The Derby has been run, summer is nearly here, and the flowers are blooming… but so are the Microsoft security vulnerabilities. So, time to grab your shears and tend your infrastructure garden by addressing this month’s Patch Tuesday issues.
Patch Tuesday Update - April 2023
April showers bring ... well, more new patch fixes from Microsoft. I don't think that's how the saying goes but here we are, nonetheless. This month, Microsoft announced patches for 97 new vulnerabilities, including 7 that Microsoft has rated critical, and 1 zero-day (CVE-2023-28252). This release also included updates to 5 previously released CVE's (one of which is known exploitable - CVE-2013... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397)
Microsoft disclosed a Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability (an RCE - remote code execution) titled "Microsoft Outlook Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability" and designated as CVE-2023-23397 with its patch Tuesday release (March 14th 2023). This vulnerability is an elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook. This means that when the vulnerability is exploited the application gains... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - February 2023
Chocolates, flowers, jewelry...love is in the air, time to cozy up with the one you love.... Your patch management system. That's right, it's Patch Tuesday. For February, Microsoft announced patches for 76 vulnerabilities, including 8 that Microsoft has rated critical, and 3 zero-day (CVE-2023-23376, CVE-2023-21823, CVE-2023-21715). The headline issues this month are the three known exploitable zero...
Patch Tuesday Update - January 2023
It's a new year and the battle in cybersecurity goes on. The latest war front is this month's Microsoft Patch Tuesday releases. For January, Microsoft announced patches for 98 vulnerabilities, including 11 that Microsoft has rated critical, 1 zero-day (CVE-2023-21674) and 1 advisory (ADV220005). The headline issues this month are: CVE-2023-21674, Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC)... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Patch Tuesday Update - Dec 2022
'Tis the Season, and well, this month we continue to get the gift that keeps on giving, Microsoft Patch Tuesday! Yes, truly a joyous time for gathering around the keyboard with friends and colleagues to make sure that, at least for the next 30 days, we have a warm feeling from doing our part to secure cyberspace. OK, so I jest a bit. As we all know, cybersecurity goes far beyond simply patching... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Five Strategies to Reduce Business Risk
In the United States, we are well into our fall and winter holidays. Many people started decorating for Halloween in September and Thanksgiving in October. In November we are ensconced in Christmas decorations, commercials and shopping specials. Last week we had Black Friday, a day for in-store bargain hunting. And now, here we are at Cyber Monday, a day where we are encouraged to shop online. We'... *** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Blog - Balbix authored by Bill Niester.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Bill
Contact Bill, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack