runZero Team


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About runZero Team

Due to the nature of their research and out of respect for their privacy, runZero team members prefer to remain anonymous. Their work is published under the runZero name.

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Rapid Response
How to find D-Link routers on your network
D-Link has disclosed critical and high vulnerabilities in multiple routers. Here's how to find them on your network.
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How to find VMware vCenter assets on your network
Broadcom has issued a security advisory for VMware vCenter that indicates a recent vulnerability is under active exploitation in the wild.
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How to find Palo Alto Network devices running PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks (PAN) released a security advisory for CVE-2024-0012 that allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the system's...
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How to find Siemens devices on your network
Siemens has disclosed vulnerabilities for SCALANCE M-800, SIMATIC CP, and TeleControl Server products. Here's how to find impacted devices.
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How to find Fortinet assets on your network
Fortinet has issued advisories for its FortiAnalyzer, FortiAnalyzer-BigData, FortiManager, and FortiOS products.
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How to find Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops software on your network
Citrix has released an advisory for two vulnerabilities affecting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops software.
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How to find SolarWinds Web Help Desk services on your network
CISA has announced that CVE-2024-28987 is actively being exploited in SolarWinds' Web Help Desk software. Here's how to find potentially affected...
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How to find SuperMicro BMCs
Supermicro released a vulnerability advisory for a critical CVE that allows for remote code execution (CVE-2024-36435). Here's how to find impacted...
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How to find OpenPrinting CUPS services on your network
Several vulnerabilities within OpenPrinting CUPS potentially allow for remote code execution. Here's how to find impacted assets.
runZero Insights
How runZero finds unmanaged devices on your network
How do you find unmanaged devices on your network when they aren't accounted for? Learn how you can use runZero to find unmanaged devices on your...
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How to find Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance on your network
Ivanti has disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-8963) in its Cloud Services Appliances. Here's how to find it on your network.
Rapid Response
How to find GitLab instances
GitLab issued a new critical patch release to resolve a SAML vulnerability in GitLab software.
Industry
Active scanning industrial control systems safely
Do you still believe active scanning in OT environments isn't safe? We all know passive scanning is difficult to deploy, misses assets, and is...
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How to find Microsoft Windows 10, version 1507 systems on your network
On September 10, 2024, Microsoft disclosed a vulnerability affecting Windows 10, version 1507. Here's how to find affected assets on your network.
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How to find SonicWall devices on your network
SonicWall disclosed a vulnerability in their SonicOS management access and SSLVPN products that could lead to unauthorized resource access, runZero...
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How to find Veeam software on your network
Veeam has disclosed several vulnerabilities in its products, ranging from high to critical in severity. Here's how to find affected products on...
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How to find D-Link DIR-846W routers on your network
D-Link has disclosed several vulnerabilities regarding their DIR-846W routers. Here's how to find them on your network.
runZero Insights
How to use runZero to verify network segmentation
There are many benefits of network segmentation, and fact checking proper implementation can be a difficult, arduous task. runZero is here to help...
Product Release
Introducing the customizable dashboard, Wiz integration, and more!
Introducing the customizable dashboard, Wiz Integration, and other Q2 2024 enhancements to the runZero Platform.
Industry
Upcoming NYDFS regulatory requirements on asset inventory and vulnerability enumeration
Is your business prepared for the approaching deadlines for complying with the latest version of the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500)?...
Industry
Why is cybersecurity compliance challenging for financial institutions?
Let’s explore the complicated and continually evolving regulations, laws, and standards financial institutions face with cybersecurity compliance.
runZero Insights
Top 8 Podcasts Picks of 2023: Navigating the Cybersecurity Soundscape
Here are our top eight cybersecurity podcast episodes for your holiday podcast playlist to kick back and listen to while you sip on some eggnog.
Life at runZero
The Quest for Yeti
Meet the newest rockstar on our squad: Zeti, the runZero Yeti! 🎉 This sub-zero hero is now our official mascot, and we’re excited to give you the...
Product Release
runZero 4.0: Introducing the runZero Platform and Community Edition
The new and improved runZero Platform represents the culmination of four years of innovation, so it’s only fitting this is version 4.0 of our...
runZero Insights
The cybersecurity tools inefficient for CAASM
Each article in this roundup explains the downsides of common tools as they pertain as effective CAASM solutions, and how runZero, a complete CAASM...
Industry
Asset inventory in higher education is a PhD-level problem
Universities have more complexity and less control than a company with a collection of offices. So they need cybersecurity tools and services to...
runZero Insights
Best free network scanners for security teams
In this article, we compare and contrast several free tools and provide our take on why we believe runZero is best suited for corporate security...
Product Release
runZero 3.10 New integrations page, UX improvements, Black Hat 2023!
What’s new in runZero 3.10? Integrations page and menu updates, a redesigned Explorer detail page, and a peek at what’s coming soon!
runZero Insights
Why NACs are inadequate for cyber asset attack surface management
NACs aren’t the best at asset discovery. Allowing or denying access to the network on Layer 2 is their primary function, but finding everything on...
runZero Insights
Closing the gap Power your CMDB with CAASM for better ROI
According to Gartner, only 25% of organizations achieve meaningful value with their CMDBs. Let’s dig into why and how a CAASM solution can improve...
runZero Insights
Limitations of vulnerability scanners in attack surface management
Beyond a lack of detail, vulnerability scanners sometimes simply get it wrong; crashing devices, providing a backward-looking view, finding phantom...
Product Release
runZero 3.9 Set measurable goals, find urgent issues, and preview of Attack Surface Management!
What’s new in runZero 3.9? Tracking goal progress, preview of Attack Surface Management, and new Rapid Responses!
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Why spreadsheets are bad for cyber asset attack surface management
An accurate and full asset inventory is vital for an effective security program. Understand the risks and limits of using spreadsheets to manage...
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runZero’s week at RSA 2023 killer robots, time machines, and natural disasters
Watch Chris Kirsch chat with Chris Nickerson, then Roger Rustad to talk pentesting “war stories”, and how runZero has helped the Fortinet team.
Product Release
runZero 3.8 Identify and triage your riskiest assets, track goals, identify even more things, and delete your password
What’s new in runZero 3.8? Identify and triage risky asset, public preview of goal tracking, protocol improvements, new and improved fingerprints,...
runZero Insights
Asset inventory is foundational to security programs
Asset inventory is the foundation of a strong cybersecurity posture. It is often considered the first step in identifying vulnerabilities and...
Product Release
runZero 3.7 Custom integrations and SDK
What’s new in runZero 3.7? Custom integrations and the Python SDK, ServiceNow Service Graph Connector for runZero, protocol improvements, and new...
Product Release
Introducing runZero's new ServiceNow Service Graph integration Get greater data accuracy for your CMDB
runZero now integrates with ServiceNow Service Graph. This integration is a powerful tool to gain better visibility into IT, IoT, and OT assets and...
Product Release
runZero 3.6 Introducing organizational hierarchies
What’s new in runZero 3.6? Organization hierarchies, CrowdStrike integration improvements, operating system CPE assignment, new protocols and...
Product Release
How to streamline user permissions with organizational hierarchies
Organizations allow you to create separate entities for your assets, while also allowing you to control what users can see and do with the data....
Industry
The role of asset ownership in the Equifax breach
Equifax lacked adequate cyber asset management practices, including a comprehensive IT asset inventory. As a result, when CVE-2017-5638 was...
Industry
Get to full asset inventory by combining active scanning with API integrations - Part 4
A dual approach is the best way to make sure you meet the requirements outlined by CISA BOD 23-01. Learn why you need more than just API...
Product Release
How to track asset ownership with runZero
Asset inventory is the first step to getting context around a device. But what about who owns it? Knowing who is responsible for an asset is as...
Industry
Why an integrations-only approach isn't enough for full asset inventory - Part 3
Your CAASM may not be enough to help you meet the requirements outlined by CISA BOD 23-01. Learn why you need more than just API integrations for...
runZero Insights
Single source of truth? The truth about CMDBs
Are you using a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for IT asset inventory? The truth is that it's not enough to cover all your bases. You...
Product Release
Speed up pentesting with runZero
runZero may not be the first tool you think of when you talk about penetration testing but we have several ways of helping with reconnaissance....
Industry
Why vulnerability scanners cannot provide comprehensive asset inventory - Part 2
Vulnerability scanners use checks to test for specific CVEs. They were not built with asset inventory in mind. Vulnerability scanners typically...
Industry
Why runZero is the best way to fulfill CISA BOD 23-01 requirements for asset visibility - Part 1
CISA BOD 23-01 requires better asset inventory and vulnerability management practices. This six-part series dives into why runZero is the best...
Industry
CISA BOD 23-01: Why vulnerability scanners miss the mark on asset inventory
Most agencies will attempt to leverage existing solutions, like their vulnerability scanners, to build their asset inventories. It seems reasonable...
Product Release
runZero 3.4 Vulnerability import from CrowdStrike Spotlight (plus something for everyone)
What’s new in runZero 3.4? Vulnerability import from CrowdStrike, integration improvements and enhancements, OAuth Client Secret authentication,...
Product Release
A 365-degree view of your Microsoft environment
As the scope of corporate networks has been constantly expanding over time, the challenge of maintaining an accurate asset inventory and...
Industry
CISA BOD 23-01 requires asset visibility and vulnerability detection as foundational requirements
CISA released the BOD 23-01 in an effort to stengthen the national security posture with new asset inventory and vulnerability management...
Product Release
runZero 3.3 Unmatched visibility into your Google ecosystem
What’s new in runZero 3.3? Visibility into Google Workspace, fingerprinting for Google assets, identification of OpenSSL services, and improvements...
runZero Insights
Which discovery approach works best for unmanaged devices?
Unmanaged devices are the Achilles heel of any asset inventory. Shadow IT, rogue, or orphaned devices are easy targets for the adversary to gain...
Product Release
Introducing the runZero Infinity Partner Program
The runZero Infinity Partner Program provides partners with the resources, enablement, content, training, and support to deliver a powerful cyber...
Product Release
runZero 3.2 A 365-degree view of your Microsoft environment
What’s new in runZero 3.2? Integrations with Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Intune, querying and reporting for Active Directory users and...
Product Release
How to scan your external attack surface with runZero
runZero is an internal asset inventory and network discovery tool, but has the ability to discover public-facing hosts as well. In this article,...
Product Release
Find endpoints missing CrowdStrike with runZero
Do you know which endpoints are missing a CrowdStrike agent? Follow this integration guide to find endpoints that are missing CrowdStrike in three...
Product Release
runZero 3.1 Sync Active Directory, import assets from Shodan, and launch integrations from Explorers
What’s new in runZero 3.1? Integration with Active Directory, asset imports from Shodan, and integration scan probes!
runZero Insights
Transient cyber assets: managing the unmanageable
Transient assets can introduce unique challenges to tracking asset inventory and securing your network, especially in the education sector....
Rapid Response
How to find Ubiquiti devices on your network
Earlier this year, Ubiquiti, a popular networking equipment manufacturer for businesses and consumers, disclosed a security breach that potentially...
runZero Insights
Strengthen your vulnerability management program with asset inventory
Vulnerability scanning plays a crucial role in any enterprise security program, providing visibility into assets that are unpatched, misconfigured,...
Life at runZero
runZero rebrand FAQs What you need to know
Now that the big news is out, we want to explain what these changes will mean for you. Our goal is to ensure that our rebranding efforts have a...
Product Release
Rumble Network Discovery is now runZero!
It feels so good to be able to finally share the news with everyone! We have been busy reimagining, designing, and building our new brand, and we...
Product Release
runZero 3.0 Check out our new name, and sync assets, software, and vulnerability data from Qualys
Rumble is officially runZero! This name change reflects our growth as a product and as a company.
runZero Insights
Finding all the things the role of IT asset discovery in your organization
As organizations grow and change, it becomes increasingly difficult for IT teams to keep track of what assets exist on their network. The...
Product Release
Rumble 2.15 Sync assets, software, and vulnerability data from Rapid7
Sync assets, software, and vulnerability data from Rapid7 InsightVM and Nexpose Quickly identify and report externally exposed assets and services
runZero Insights
Shadow IT what’s lurking on your network?
Shadow IT poses an immense risk to the security of organizations around the world, but few teams feel prepared to tackle the problem. A Deloitte...
Product Release
Rumble 2.14 Sync assets, software, and vulnerability data from Tenable
Sync assets, software, & vulnerability data from Tenable Discover external assets with Rumble cloud-hosted scanners and more.
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A prize-winning community integration between runZero and Microsoft Sentinel
Josh Lucas, a cybersecurity engineer at Loop Secure, recently took first place in Microsoft’s Sentinel Hackathon for his submission, “[runZero]”...
Product Release
Rumble 2.13 Sync assets & software from SentinelOne, track more cloud resources, view cross-organization inventory, and schedule automated reports
Sync asset and software inventory from SentinelOne Explore software identified through runZero scans and much more.
Product Release
Your guide to IT asset discovery tools
You need to know what’s connected to your network to manage or secure it. Surprisingly, many system administrators still manually update...
Product Release
Rumble 2.12 Generate organization reports, create scan templates, synchronize GCP, and invite external users
Generate Organization Overview Report for stakeholders, create scan templates to simplify scan management and more.
Life at runZero
runZero and Noetic integrate to automate workflows that solve coverage gaps
Lack of visibility, correlation, and automation are major hurdles impeding security vulnerability identification and mitigation. Existing tooling...
Product Release
Rumble 2.11 Identify outliers, trace network paths, and streamline SSO user provisioning
Identify outliers to find misconfigurations, missing patches, and rogue devices and more.
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Rumble 2.10 Uncover IPv6 blindspots and manage permissions with user groups
Discover IPv6 assets anywhere, group users to easily manage permissions and much more.
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Rumble 2.9 Compare internal and external attack surfaces
Compare assets to find exposure differences, visualize your network with updated topology reports and more.
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Rumble 2.8 Synchronize your VMware inventory, import Censys scan data, and run RFC 1918 scans faster
Integration improvements, synchronize your VMware virtual machine inventory and more.
Product Release
Rumble 2.7 New dashboard, multi-subscription Azure, AWS ELBs, Splunk add-on improvements, and faster discovery for Rumble Professional
User experience improvement, get insights, trends, and visualizations from your dashboard, and more.
runZero Research
BlackHat gems HP iLO 5 vulnerabilities
Each year, August arrives with promises of hot weather and cool security research talks. The DEF CON, Black Hat, and BSidesLV security conferences...
Product Release
Rumble 2.5 Identify endpoint protection agents, detect wireless & mobile Internet, and scan all your EC2 accounts
Identify endpoint protection agents via integrations and unauthenticated scans and much more.
Rapid Response
How to find SolarWinds Serv-U systems on your network
Microsoft recently notified SolarWinds that they had discovered a remote code execution vulnerability in Serv-U Managed File Transfer and Serv-U...
Product Release
Rumble 2.4 Achieve better visibility for cloud and endpoint assets
Rumble’s integration efforts to date have been focused on bringing network inventory to platforms like Splunk and ServiceNow.
Product Release
Rumble 2.3 Find all internal subnets–fast
This release primarily focuses on helping you quickly find all internal subnets with minimal network traffic.
Product Release
Rumble 2.2 HP iLO Analysis, Virtual Machine Fingerprinting, and VLAN Tracking
Rumble 2.2 is available with improved analysis capabilities for HP iLOs, virtual machine fingerprinting support, automatic VLAN membership tracking...
Product Release
Get slack notifications for new or modified devices
With our Rumble 2.1 release, we added alert templates. That means you can receive custom Slack messages to alert on events you care about, like...
Product Release
Collecting Device Serial Numbers and Asset Tags over SNMP
A few weeks ago, one of our customers asked us if we could pull serial numbers out of Cisco devices because this would be very useful for their...
Product Release
Automate tagging asset owners and alerting on orphaned devices
Tags help you to organize your asset inventory, allowing you to quickly search, group, and flag assets.
Product Release
How to Find Duplicate SSH Host Keys on Your Network
Rumble Network Discovery collects a ton of information by default. SSH versions, pre-authentication banners, and SSH host keys are collected...
Product Release
Monitor Rogue Remote Access Solutions on Your Network
As of release 1.15.3, Rumble Network Discovery now detects the TeamViewer protocol on your network in addition to the existing coverage for RDP,...
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