Excellere IT Services published the Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report, which states that unpatched vulnerabilities have overtaken stolen credentials as the top initial access point for breaches, with 31% of breaches starting with a vulnerability that already had a patch available.
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Stolen passwords aren't the biggest way attackers get in anymore. For the first time in the report's 19-year history, unpatched vulnerabilities have overtaken stolen cre…
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Excellere IT Services
Excellere IT Services is a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services.
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Location
- Tampa, US
- Company size
- 11–50 employees
About Excellere IT Services
Excellere IT Services is a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for companies of all sizes. Built on the foundation of Service Excellence, Excellere IT quickly identifies our customer's pain points, and works towards swift and efficient resolution. Attention to detail, prompt response times, and dynamic team members allow the Excellere team to service clients with premium customer service.
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