What is a typical consequence of failing to analyze malware?

Failing to analyze malware can lead to higher risks of future infections due to a lack of understanding of how the malware operates and spreads. When organizations do not fully analyze malware, they miss critical insights into its behavior, propagation methods, and specific vulnerabilities it exploits. This gap in knowledge can result in inadequate response strategies and defenses against similar or evolving threats in the future.

Without proper analysis, it becomes challenging to implement effective detection mechanisms, update security measures, or educate personnel about the threat. Consequently, organizations may unknowingly carry existing vulnerabilities or leave systems unprotected against new variants of the malware, making them more susceptible to cyberattacks.

In contrast, aspects like reduced software development times, increased ease of compliance with regulations, and improved system documentation are not typically linked to neglecting malware analysis. In fact, these may be negatively impacted as organizations could face longer recovery times, complex compliance challenges, and inadequate documentation in security practices due to the unresolved threat landscape.