Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes here, there, and everywhere

Clocks are about to roll forward and there's a tempting hint of spring peeking through those overcast skies. Change is in the air and everywhere! And we've got some good ones for you this month.

Here's what's on tap:

  • Platform Updates: we've got new capabilities to keep your asset data fresh, enhance visibility, and deliver deeper risk insights, alongside smarter asset merging and expanded fingerprinting. 
  • runZero Hour: our freshly minted VP of Security Research, Tod Beardsley, joins the crew on March 19, bringing new perspectives from his most recent role at CISA (where he managed the CISA KEV)... and from decades of hacking all the things for the better.
  • Dark Reading Event: tune in to learn about "Cybersecurity's Most Promising New and Emerging Technologies" including us (woot!). HD Moore joins the panel on Next-Gen SecOps to discuss how to evolve your team, tooling, and processes for this brave new world.
  • Cyber Risk Alliance Attack Surface Summit: get expert tips to navigate securing complex, dynamic attack surfaces... plus, you might even get the first peek at some new runZero features coming soon!
  • So... Many... Live... Events: our Yetis are headed to the far corners of the globe to meet up with our amazing community and meet new likeminded folks in the security industry. Track us down at an event near you.

Cheers to change for the better and the spring season ahead! We hope to see you at a cyber event soon.

The runZero Team

Big things are happening with the runZero Platform! We're rolling out powerful new updates designed to keep your asset data fresh, enhance visibility, and give you even more control over your security insights. From smarter asset merging and expanded fingerprinting to customizable dashboards and stronger integrations, these updates make runZero even more intuitive and effective.

WHAT'S NEW:

Smarter Asset Merging and Expanded Fingerprinting
Prevent duplicates and false positives with refined merge logic, plus improved discovery with support for Matter IoT, SLP, and iSCSI protocols. You can now track the last-seen time for assets, making asset history more insightful than ever.

Keep Your Data Fresh
Automatically expire stale integration and vulnerability data with configurable thresholds, ensuring that your inventory stays up to date without manual intervention.

Customizable Dashboards for Better Visibility
Create and share multiple dashboards tailored to your workflow, with smoother widget display, query handling, and an improved custom integration script editor.

More Precise Vulnerability Insights for Faster Remediation
Improved severity-based vulnerability reporting and SSL logic updates help you identify and resolve critical issues faster.

More Flexible and Efficient Task Scheduling
Recurring tasks now run at shorter intervals, and self-hosted instances check for updates more frequently, ensuring fresher scanning data and smoother scheduling.

Improved OS Tracking and End-of-Life Coverage
Track more Linux distributions, including Linux Mint, and get better insights into End-of-Life systems to stay ahead of deprecation risks.

Stronger, More Reliable Integrations
Enhanced performance and error handling for integrations with Tenable, Qualys, CrowdStrike, Meraki, Tanium, InsightVM, and SentinelOne for more accurate data ingestion and refined merge logic.

And we’re just getting started!
We have got some exciting announcements in store for you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned — there’s way more to come!
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March 19th • 1pm ET / 10am PT
runZero Hour welcomes Tod Beardsley, our new VP of Security Research!

Our freshly minted VP of Security Research, Tod Beardsley, is joining runZero Hour — our monthly webcast for security practitioners and networking nerds — alongside the internet’s most entertaining packet sniffer, Rob King, and security researcher extraordinaire, Tom Sellers. 

With a hacking career dating back to his childhood, Tod most recently hails from CISA where he analyzed a bunch of vulnerabilities and managed the CISA KEV, amongst other things. Get ready for some fresh perspectives and strong opinions on the threat landscape.

Catch the crew's inaugural act on March 19 at 1pm ET (high noon Texas time) for deep dives, hot takes, and just enough cyber snark to keep things interesting. Don’t miss it — because it’s way more fun to see it live than to read about it from Tod’s inevitable blog post later. Register now and tune in!

 
 
 

Thursday, March 20 • 11am – 5pm ET
Join us for a full-day virtual event hosted by Dark Reading! 

Tune in to learn about the most promising cybersecurity technologies (including runZero!) and get advice on integrating them into your organization and security stack. Attendees will hear about state-of-the-art techniques and technologies for securing complex attack surfaces, cloud-based assets and accounts, and hybrid network infrastructure from persistent cybercriminals and nation-state attacks.

Next-Gen SecOps featuring HD Moore
Don't miss runZero's panel @ 4:15pm ET / 1:15pm PT

The security operations center (SOC) as we know it is evolving. Security teams today are tasked with defending a far-flung enterprise infrastructure. How do you build out a modern SecOps team and which technologies should you adopt to drive it? How do ensure you have sufficient visibility into your cloud and other assets?

In this panel discussion, our founder and CEO, HD Moore, joins experts from Dark Reading and Darktrace to discuss how the latest tools and technologies are changing the way security teams gather and analyze threat data. Get perspectives on how to better shore up your defenses and build out your team and tech stack in this new world.

 
 
 

Tuesday, March 25 • 11am – 4pm EDT
Dive deep into attack surface management... and get the first look at some exciting new things in HD Moore's keynote!

Hosted by Cyber Risk Alliance, this virtual conference offers new strategies and approaches for securing complex, dynamic attack surfaces. Connect with industry experts who have successfully implemented attack surface management programs as they share best practices and lessons learned, providing actionable strategies that can help your team better identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and strengthen your overall security posture.

Our founder and CEO will deliver the keynote... and might even provide the audience the first peek at some exciting new runZero features! Believe us when we say that you won't want to miss it! 

 
 
 

SXSW Speaking Session
March 12 • 4pm CT @ Austin, TX

Get down in the gutter of the cyber underworld with "KEV Confidential: Tales of True Crime in the Digital Age." Tod Beardsley and Paige Cordano-Marck take the stage at the Hilton Austin Downtown in Salon J.

FS-ISAC Spring Americas Summit
March 9-12 @ New Orleans, LA

We’re heading to New Orleans to join FS-ISAC members for three days packed with insightful presentations, workshops, and panels dedicated to securing the global financial services industry. Connect, learn, and collaborate—and don’t forget to stop by booth #32 to share your cybersecurity challenges and discover the runZero Platform!


Billington State and Local CyberSecurity Summit
March 11-12 @ Washington, DC

runZero is proud to sponsor Billington CyberSecurity’s 2nd Annual State and Local CyberSecurity Summit, uniting top federal, state, local, and tribal officials with industry experts to share best practices, learn from one another, and fortify defenses.


SnowFROC: Don't miss HD's keynote!
March 14 @ Denver, CO

We’re thrilled to be a part of SnowFROC 2025! Join us for a day of hands-on training, top-notch presentations, and the opportunity to engage in valuable networking. And don’t miss the keynote from our founder & CEO HD Moore, sharing his experience building lasting security tools, communities, and open-source initiatives.

Innovate Nashville
April 6 - 8 @ Nashville, TN

Innovate Cybersecurity Summit is an invitation-only event for CISOs and cybersecurity executives, featuring educational sessions, CISO discussion panels, networking, and the acclaimed Reverse Expo where you can enjoy quick-fire 5-minute meetings with security vendor sponsors like us. Apply to attend – we’d love to see you!

BSidesSF 2025
April 26 - 27 @ San Francisco, CA

Join us at BSides SF, a volunteer-led InfoSec conference advancing the field through open dialogue and community-driven discussions. We’re proud to sponsor Saturday’s Daytime Social—stop by to meet the runZero team, snag limited-edition swag, and, if you’re lucky, encounter our lovable mascot, Zeti!

RSAC 2025 Conference
April 28 - May 1 @ San Francisco, CA

We’ll be just steps away from Moscone during RSA Conference and would love to connect with you. Our executive and technical experts are ready to talk through your biggest security challenges, provide personalized demos, discuss our product roadmap, and hear your runZero experiences. Schedule your meeting today!


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So many new vulnerabilities to unpack! Oof. Our research team has been busy indeed.

Check out our recent Rapid Responses for tips and pre-built queries that can help you identify potential exposures in your environment.


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How to find VMware ESXi installations on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Citrix NetScaler Console & Agent instances on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find BigAnt Office Messenger on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Schneider Electric devices on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Rockwell Automation devices

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Craft CMS on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Palo Alto Networks devices running PAN-OS

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Atlassian products on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find OpenSSH systems on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Juniper Session Smart Router instances on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Siemens devices on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Ivanti gateways on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Ivanti Cloud Services Application on your network

[Updated Feb. 2025]
How to find Netgear wireless routers and access points on your network 

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