risk based vulnerability management

Reduce your breach risk, and your worklaod

Adopt an automated, risk based approach today. 90% more efficient (on average) than CVSS prioritisation and proven to reduce breach risk by up to 80%.

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A funnel visualisation representing the vulnerability prioritisation process within an organisation.
	•	Top Level: 11,000,000 total vulnerabilities detected across the organisation.
	•	Second Level: 6,000,000 vulnerabilities with a CVSS score of 7+ (High or Critical severity).
	•	Third Level: 42,500 vulnerabilities found on prioritised assets (those most critical to security).
	•	Bottom Level: 225 contextually significant vulnerabilities that truly require action based on real risk factors.

This risk reduction funnel illustrates how vulnerability management efforts focus on context and prioritisation, filtering millions of vulnerabilities down to a manageable number that security teams should address first.

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risk aggregation

Aggregated risk view

Stop wrestling with multiple scanners, spreadsheets and reports.

A single view that helps you understand your vulnerability risk exposure across all scannable environments, and the key actions you should take.

A visual representation of cybersecurity integrations, featuring a four-piece jigsaw puzzle in the center. Each puzzle piece is connected to a different security platform: Qualys, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tenable, and Rapid7. The center of the puzzle sits Cytidel, connecting these platforms. The design showcases Cytidel's aggregated risk view across your vulnerability scanners
Cytidel's cyber risk exposure dashboard for Acme Corp, displaying the top 3 highest exposure environments and an organisation overview.

Top 3 Highest Exposure Environments:
	•	External Surface: Exposure Grade: F, Prioritised Risks: 13.
	•	PCI Environment: Exposure Grade: D, Prioritised Risks: 9.
	•	DMZ: Exposure Grade: C, Prioritised Risks: 7.
	•	A “View all environments” button indicates 6 total environments being monitored.

Organisation Overview:
	•	Risk Grade: D+ (indicating high security risk).
	•	Last Scan Date: 21-09-2024 19:32.
	•	Source: Qualys (suggesting vulnerability scanning was conducted using Qualys tools).
	•	Total Environments: 8.
	•	Total Assets: 274 (number of systems or devices being monitored).

This dashboard provides a high-level summary of security risks, helping security teams quickly identify critical exposure areas that require immediate attention.
INtelligence-led Vulnerability management

Simple Risk Reporting for Your Organisation

Easily understand the areas of your business that present the greatest risk, knowing when and where to take action

vulnerability ranking

Risk Ratings Backed by the latest Intelligence

CVEs are ranked against the latest available intelligence, in real-time, enabling up to 90% more efficient vulnerability management than traditional vulnerability prioritisation.

Cytidel's bulk CVE analysis dashboard displaying insights from 90 unique CVEs. The dashboard is divided into two sections:
	1.	Risk Rating Level Overview:
	•	Significant Activity: 2 CVEs (2%) (Red)
	•	High Activity: 2 CVEs (2%) (Orange)
	•	Elevated Activity: 11 CVEs (12%) (Yellow)
	•	Moderate Activity: 0 CVEs (0%)
	•	Low Activity: 75 CVEs (83%) (Blue)
	2.	Intel Tags:
	•	CISA KEV: 2 CVEs (2%)
	•	Potential Proof-of-Concept: 2 CVEs (2%)
	•	Known Threat Actor(s): 2 CVEs (2%)
	•	Patch Tuesday: 90 CVEs (100%)
	•	Potential Public Exploit: 15 CVEs (16%)
	•	Cytidel Spotlight: 4 CVEs (4%)

The analysis highlights a high concentration of low-risk vulnerabilities (83%), while a small percentage (2-16%) have tags indicating heightened risk due to threat actors, exploits, or public proof-of-concept availability.a card with the text "you have analysed 90 unique CVEs"
Cytidel's CVE notification dashboard displaying selected keywords and recent alerts for security vulnerabilities.
	1.	Keyword Selection Section:
	•	Users can choose keywords to trigger email notifications for relevant vulnerabilities.
	•	Selected keywords include Microsoft, Visual Studio, Mongo, Outlook, Adobe, and VMware.
	•	A toggle switch allows users to turn email notifications on or off.
	2.	Recent Notifications Table:
	•	Displays CVE alerts based on the selected keywords.
	•	Example entry from July 19, 2024, showing 3 CVEs related to Adobe and VMware.
	•	These vulnerabilities are categorized as Potential Public Exploits and are Trending in News or Social Media.
	•	A View button allows users to access more details.

The interface helps users track security threats in real time based on their specific areas of interest.a card containing the text "third party supplier monitoring" Cytidel RECON Alerts email notification displaying a daily update on newly identified security vulnerabilities.
	•	CVE ID: CVE-2024-10826 (linked for more details).
	•	Keyword(s): Google Chrome (indicating relevance to Chrome users).
	•	Category: Trending in News or Social (suggesting this vulnerability has gained attention).
	•	Description: A use-after-free vulnerability in the Family Experiences feature of Google Chrome on Android (prior to version 130.0.6723.116).
	•	Exploitable via a crafted HTML page.
	•	Chromium security severity level: High.
	•	Actionable Button: “View in RECON” to access more details.

This alert provides concise, real-time vulnerability intelligence for security teams monitoring emerging threats.
monitoring & alerting

Custom monitoring and alerting tailored to your business

Get notified of emerging threats without having to wait for your scanner to pick them up.

Set custom alerts based on keywords, vendors or third party suppliers you care most about and receive real-time notifications on threats that impact your environment.

 ticket creation interface for tracking security vulnerabilities and patching requirements.
	•	Environment / Team: Set to Networks.
	•	Priority: Significant - 48 hour patch, indicating an urgent fix is required.
	•	Summary: “F5 Big-IP update required for CVE-2023-46747 (Significant Threat Activity)”.
	•	Description:
	•	Cytidel has detected significant threat activity related to CVE-2023-46747, a critical vulnerability in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility that enables unauthenticated remote code execution.
	•	A link to Cytidel RECON is provided for further analysis.
	•	Remediation Steps:
	•	Update to the latest version as per the F5 Advisory (link included).
	•	Apply a mitigation script if running older versions.
	•	Restrict access to trusted networks.
	•	Block unauthorized access via IP-based restrictions.

The ticket format ensures security teams have clear guidance for addressing this critical vulnerability quickly.
operations workflow

Operations integration

Kick start the remediation process with ticket creation for key actions.

Our CTI team review all prioritised vulnerabilities to assign remediation steps and key actions. Tickets are created and assigned to relevant app owners in JIRA or Service Now.

Customisations

Custom SLAs

Tailor the prioritisation and associated remedaition SLAs across your enviornment to further enhance vulnerability prioritisation effectiveness.

Prioritisation SLAs for a PCI Environment table outlining remediation timelines based on vulnerability severity levels.
	•	Significant (Red): Remediate within 48 hours (critical issues requiring immediate action).
	•	High (Orange): 7-day patch cycle (serious vulnerabilities that need a quick response).
	•	Elevated (Yellow): 14-day patch cycle (moderate-risk vulnerabilities with a set timeframe for fixing).
	•	Moderate (Green): Monitor (no immediate patching required, but should be observed for changes).
	•	Low (Blue): Monitor (low-risk vulnerabilities that do not require urgent action).

This helps security teams set their desired SLA levels for each risk category
Threat actor database

Compliance in mind

Made for ISO27001:2022, DORA and PCI-DSS.

Cytidel was built by ISO27001 Auditors to help you stay on top of key Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management regulation.

Three compliance and security certification logos representing ISO 27001, DORA, and PCI-DSS.
	•	ISO 27001 (Left, Blue & Silver): Certification for Information Security Management, ensuring organizations follow best practices for data protection and risk management.
	•	DORA (Center, Yellow Stars & Text): Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), an EU regulation focusing on cyber resilience in financial services.
	•	PCI-DSS Compliance (Right, Green & White): Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), ensuring secure handling of cardholder data to prevent fraud.

These certifications indicate adherence to international security standards and regulatory requirements for risk management, financial sector resilience, and payment security.

1000+ sources distilled into one simple, actionable view

Enhance your threat and vulnerability management capabilities with Cytidel. Thousands of intelligence sources vetted, analysed and mapped against CVEs in real-time

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Vulnerability Intelligence

Adopt an intelligence-led approach today

Cytidel's threat intelligence dashboard displaying trending CVEs based on news and social media activity.
	•	Timeframe Selection: Users can filter trends by Past 24 Hours, 48 Hours, 7 Days, or 30 Days.
	•	Trending Tags & Metrics:
	•	Trending in News or Social (348 CVEs)
	•	Rising Risk Rating (2019 CVEs)
	•	CISA KEV, EPSS, Proof-of-Concept, Public Exploit Alerts
	•	CVE Table with Key Data Points:
	•	CVE ID & Description: Each vulnerability entry includes details on affected vendors and exploitability.
	•	Vendors: Companies impacted (Fortinet, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.).
	•	CVSS & EPSS Scores: Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS).
	•	Tags: Indicators like CISA KEV, Proof-of-Concept (POC), Known Threat Actor (KTA), Patch Tuesday (TUE), Public Exploit (PPE).
	•	Social & News Mentions: Number of discussions about the CVE in media and online.
	•	Risk Rating: Categorised as Significant, High, or Low, with red indicating the most critical vulnerabilities.

This dashboard helps security teams identify high-risk vulnerabilities gaining traction in public sources for real-time threat monitoring.

frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs should help clarify how our platform can streamline and enhance your Threat And vulnerability management capabilities

Why is prioritising by CVSS not enough?

CVSS gives you a fixed score that measures the potential impact of a vulnerability, but in reality the risk posed by vulnerabilities changes daily. This can overwhelm your team and result in a lot of unnecessary work, as the average enterprise is Prioritising 73% of vulnerabilities for remediation when using CVSS score to rank risks. Cytidel uses dynamic risk ratings to keep your focus on the few vulnerabilities most likely to lead to a breach, while clearing lower risk vulnerabilities off your to-do list.

What sources do Cytidel monitor?

We monitor thousands of trusted sources across news, social media, vendor advisories, exploit repositories, and more. Whether you’re looking for celebrity vulnerabilities, or interested in the latest emerging zero-day vulnerabilities, we’ve got you covered. No more FOMO, no more switching between multiple platforms or endless scrolling - just log into the Cytidel platform and catch up on all the news you need to know.

How does Cytidel’s Risk Rating work?

Our risk rating is our secret sauce! We evaluate both new and existing vulnerabilities based on factors like threat scores, trending vulnerabilities, exploitation evidence, and threat intelligence prominence.

Can the risk rating be tailored to my organisation?

Cytidel’s risk rating is the cornerstone of your vulnerability ranking strategy, enabling you to rank vulnerabilities and remediate the risks that matter most to your organisation. While our default risk rating has been extensively tested to cater for most organisations starting out on their adoption of risk-based vulnerability management, some organisations want to tailor this to suit their risk tolerance levels and specific needs. Tailored risk ranking processes can be accommodated on our Enterprise plan. Our expert team are on hand to discuss your needs and support you in designing the workflow that works best for you.

Does Cytidel integrate with my tools or provide API access?

Cytidel’s vulnerability intelligence and risk ranking platform as a web-based SaaS portal allowing you to monitor the latest emerging risks. For customers on an Enterprise plan, our API can be made available. Custom integrations with your existing vulnerability scanning tools are available with a custom deployment designed specifically to suit your needs and integrate with your existing tech stack. Talk to a member of our team about how we can streamline your threat intelligence gathering and automate your vulnerability ranking processes.

Are Cytidel ISO27001:2022 certified?

Yes, we are! This certification reflects our commitment to the highest standards of information security and safeguarding our customers' data. We’ve also designed our platform to help organisations undergoing an ISO27001 assessment by automating intelligence gathering, analysing vulnerability trends, and providing tools to match scans against the latest threat intelligence - all tailored to your needs. Check out our blogpost on what’ve learnt in the process here.

Do I need to give Cytidel access to my data to get the benefits of the platform?

No, this isn’t mandatory. Our founders have decades of experience working in complex enterprise environments and understand the challenges of integrating new technologies. Cytidel was designed specifically to sit on top of your tech stack and allow you to get immediate value from the platform without the need to ingest and analyse your internal security data. When you’re ready to start integrating and automating processes, we’re here to help.

How does onboarding work?

While we believe we have made the Cytidel platform intuitive and easy to use, it is still a specialised product. This is why we recommend going with a demo to kick things off, after which we can either add you to a trial with a clear success plan, or get you and your team onboarded straight away. Account creation and registration takes just a few minutes, plus we have Stripe fully integrated into our portal for simple billing.

I don’t know if we’re ready for this. Is there something we can do first?

Don’t worry, you’re not alone here! Our founders built Cytidel because they found themselves regularly supporting clients who were still prioritising by CVSS, were overwhelmed with the volume of vulnerabilities, and didn’t know where to turn. If you want a member of the Cytidel team to guide you through the platform and help you get value from day 1, we’re more than happy to support you through a trial.