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The Patch Gap: Why Defenders Need to Think in Chains, Not Checklists
August 10, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: CRITICAL
The article argues that defenders should move away from CVSS-based patching and instead adopt choke-point patching. This approach focuses on breaking attack chains to critical assets rather than following a checklist. It emphasizes strategic prioritization to disrupt the most dangerous attack paths.
Key Takeaways
- Shift from CVSS-based patching to choke-point patching for better security.
- Focus on breaking attack chains to critical assets rather than checklists.
- Prioritize patches that disrupt the most dangerous attack paths.