Log4j vulnerability nightmare: A DevSecOps wake-up call

After a record-breaking year for cybersecurity breaches, the Log4j vulnerability has sparked fears of a “cyber 9/11” among industry experts. The bug allows attackers to gain control over third-party systems simply by sending a message. Despite the warnings, many entities do not yet have security-aware software engineers or automation in place to quickly detect and mitigate the issue. Some experts see potential for this crisis to act as a catalyst for DevSecOps improvements over the next 12-18 months.