When the very thing designed to protect you becomes the threat, it’s a wake-up call for every business leader.
On October 14, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an urgent alert regarding a critical vulnerability in Rapid7’s Velociraptor endpoint detection and response (EDR) tool. The flaw allowed attackers to take full control of affected systems, turning the very tools meant to protect organizations into weapons against them.
Read the full story here: https://cybersecuritynews.com/cisa-rapid7-velociraptor-vulnerability/
This incident underscores a growing reality: even trusted security software can be compromised when default configurations and permissions are overlooked. As threat actors evolve, the need for reliable partnerships and proven vendors has never been greater.
At Impact BT, we manage thousands of endpoints and bring deep expertise in security architecture, tools, and vendor relationships. Our long-standing partnership with WatchGuard (spanning more than 25 years) ensures that clients benefit from a foundation of trust, resilience, and experience that emerging vendors simply can’t match.
If this alert raises questions about how secure your defenses truly are, it’s time to have a conversation. Contact us anytime or visit our solutions page to learn more about us.