ROOTCON 19 was held September 24, 25 & 26, 2025
Royce Hotel & Casino, Clark, Pampanga


Exploits Exposed: Smarter Scoring, Sharper Defense

Date: September 26, 2025 (GMT +8)

Time: 14:50

TRACK 1
SPEEDTALK

In today’s volatile threat landscape, not all vulnerabilities are equal—and not every exploit deserves the same level of urgency. This session unveils how Qualys Research transforms raw vulnerability data into smarter, more actionable intelligence. By combining world‑class research with exploit detection, contextual insights, and the industry’s most advanced risk‑based scoring models, Qualys empowers security teams to prioritize what truly matters. Attendees will see how Qualys Research—fuelled by decades of vulnerability expertise, a dedicated team of threat analysts, and continuous global telemetry—delivers unmatched exploit validation and risk scoring that set Qualys apart. The result? Sharper defense strategies, reduced noise, faster remediation, and measurable risk reduction. This Speedalk highlights how Qualys takes organizations beyond vulnerability scanning—showing the power of marrying deep research with intelligent scoring to stay ahead of real‑world threats.

Speaker
Himanshu Kathpal
Vice President of Product Management, Platform and Technologies at Qualys, leading product teams to drive the company’s mission of helping organizations measure, communicate, and eliminate cyber risk. With over 14 years of experience, he delivers innovative solutions across key cybersecurity areas including Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), Risk-based Vulnerability Management (RBVM), Cloud Security (CNAPP), AI Security (AI-SPM), Application Security, and DevSecOps. Passionate about aligning products with Qualys’ strategic vision, Himanshu focuses on enhancing customer security, minimizing attack surfaces, and strengthening overall security posture. His expertise includes crafting effective go-to-market, pricing, and messaging strategies that fuel growth and customer success. He holds a Master’s in Engineering from D.Y. Patil University, Pune, and an MBA in International Business Management from NMIMS, Mumbai. Committed to advancing security and compliance, Himanshu fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork that drives impactful product development and organizational excellence.

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