Vicarius
Runtime virtual patching for software and firmware
Vicarius delivers automated runtime virtual patching that generates and deploys runtime patches to mitigate known vulnerabilities in binaries and firmware where vendor fixes are unavailable. Deployments are common in estates containing legacy applications, embedded or industrial devices and production systems where standard patching is impractical.
Within real IT estates the tooling sits alongside vulnerability management and prioritisation processes. It provides temporary mitigations to reduce exposure while vendor remediation is pending and is suited to environments with limited maintenance windows, constrained device updates or a need to preserve service continuity.
Deployment Context
Typically used in estates mixing legacy servers, bespoke third‑party software and embedded devices, the technology addresses situations where conventional patch cycles are too slow or risky. Organisations using it require clear vulnerability prioritisation, change control and auditability so runtime mitigations align with existing risk and remediation workflows. The approach is relevant where production stability, limited maintenance windows and constrained update paths drive the need for non‑disruptive exposure reduction.
