Can’t Patch Old Software Vulnerabilities? Use Compensating Security Controls Unpatched software systems are an unfortunate reality for many organizations. When vulnerable IT and OT systems can’t be patched, compensating security controls and a defense-in-depth strategy help mitigate the risk while keeping critical systems running. Why Some IT and OT Systems Can’t Be Patched Patching known […]
Host-based security remains a critical layer of cybersecurity even as organizations shift infrastructure and security operations to the cloud. Servers, workstations, virtual machines, cloud instances, container hosts, legacy systems, and OT endpoints still run applications, process data, and deliver the programs defenders need to protect. Host-based security monitoring provides visibility into what is running, what […]
The CMMC Phase 2 suspension gives defense contractors more time to prepare, not a reason to stop preparing. Here are some reminders and recommendations for the meantime. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program was headed toward an important milestone on November 10, 2026. That was when Phase 2, also referred to as Phase I, […]
Improve water treatment plant security without disrupting OT operations through noninvasive cybersecurity controls. Water treatment plant security is under pressure again. After July 2026 coordinated cyberattacks disrupted municipal water facilities across at least 12 states and triggered federal warnings, utilities face a difficult question: how can they strengthen cybersecurity without disrupting the OT systems that […]
For government contractors and MSPs that store, process, or transmit Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3, published on May 14, 2024, provides a modern framework for strengthening security while preparing them for evolving federal cybersecurity requirements, including those that may be reflected in future CMMC and FedRAMP updates. Atomicorp delivers the endpoint […]
Continuous compliance monitoring provides the ongoing visibility organizations need as AI-accelerated attacks shorten the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation. Atomicorp’s Atomic OSSEC EDR delivers continuous compliance monitoring and benchmarking across IT and OT environments through agent-based or agentless deployment on modern, legacy, and unsupported operating systems. Built-in antivirus, endpoint firewall, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability […]
Unsupported software security—or a lack of it—has quietly become one of the greatest sources of cyber risk. While discussions often focus on legacy web applications, organizations rely on many kinds of software that can no longer be patched, upgraded, or supported. This includes not only internet-facing applications, but internal business systems, middleware, custom applications, industrial […]
Unsupported Windows systems continue to power manufacturing, healthcare, retail, OT, and critical business applications long after Microsoft support ends. Unfortunately, attackers don’t stop targeting these systems simply because the vendor has retired them. As security updates disappear and new vulnerabilities continue to emerge, organizations need compensating security controls that help reduce risk while extending the […]
Automated multichannel security alerts turn detections into action. Atomic OSSEC EDR delivers alerts across multiple channels, helping SIEM and SOAR platforms investigate threats, notify responders, and accelerate incident response. Modern security operations demand speed, automation, and integration. When ransomware indicators, compliance violations, or Kubernetes security events are detected, delays in alert routing can slow incident […]
Atomicorp has expanded coverage for legacy Unix system security by delivering both real-time file integrity monitoring (FIM) and CVE detection and correlation for AIX and Solaris platforms. These extra-edge capabilities deliver the visibility, monitoring, and compliance controls organizations need to secure business-critical systems beyond vendor support lifecycles, reduce risk, and avoid operational disruption. Request a […]