The exploit window is shrinking. Most security workflows are not

The window of opportunity for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities is decreasing due to accelerated discovery and development enabled by AI¹. However, most security workflows have not adapted to keep pace, leaving teams overwhelmed by a deluge of vulnerability disclosures, threat intelligence, and vendor advisories. Despite the abundance of information, only a small fraction of vulnerabilities are actually exploited in the wild. The primary challenge has shifted from visibility to prioritization, as security teams struggle to identify which threats pose a genuine risk to their environment before they can be operationalized by attackers. This issue is further complicated by state-aligned activity, which introduces a geopolitical threat model that requires a distinct approach. As a result, security practitioners must reevaluate their workflows to focus on the most critical vulnerabilities and develop a more nuanced understanding of the threats they face, in order to effectively mitigate risk in this new landscape.