In today's interconnected world, organizations face a constantly evolving threat landscape. Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting vulnerabilities across the digital ecosystem. To effectively mitigate these risks, businesses need a proactive approach to security that goes beyond traditional perimeter defenses. ThreatNG offers a comprehensive solution for external attack surface management and digital risk protection, with its Security Ratings at the core of this strategy.

ThreatNG Security Ratings provide a data-driven assessment of an organization's security posture, evaluating its susceptibility to various cyber threats. These ratings are categorized based on specific attack vectors and risk factors, enabling organizations to understand their vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts.

Categorizing Cyber Risk

ThreatNG Security Ratings encompass a range of categories, each reflecting a critical aspect of cybersecurity:

• Web Application Hijack Susceptibility: Evaluate the risk of attackers gaining control of web applications through exposed entry points.

• Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility: Assesses the likelihood of malicious actors exploiting misconfigured DNS records to take over subdomains.

• BEC & Phishing Susceptibility: Measures vulnerability to Business Email Compromise (BEC) and phishing attacks, considering factors like domain reputation and dark web presence.

• Brand Damage Susceptibility: Gauges the potential for damage to an organization's reputation due to cyberattacks, negative news, or ESG violations.

• Data Leak Susceptibility: Analyzes the risk of sensitive data exposure through compromised cloud services, dark web activity, or SEC violations.

• Cyber Risk Exposure: Provides a comprehensive view of cyber risk, considering factors like exposed ports, vulnerabilities, code secrets, and compromised credentials.

• ESG Exposure: Assesses vulnerability to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, including controversies related to competition, consumer protection, employment practices, environmental impact, financial performance, government contracting, healthcare, and safety.

• Supply Chain & Third-Party Exposure: Evaluate the risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers, considering their security posture and potential vulnerabilities.

• Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility: Measures the likelihood of a data breach or ransomware attack based on factors like exposed vulnerabilities, dark web presence, and SEC violations.

These categories provide a holistic view of an organization's security posture, enabling security professionals to identify and address critical weaknesses.

The Power of DarcSight Labs

ThreatNG's dedicated research and development team, DarcSight Labs (Data Aggregation Reconnaissance Crew for the Secure Information Gathering of Holistic Threats), plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the Security Ratings. DarcSight Labs continuously monitors the threat landscape, conducts cutting-edge research, and leverages threat intelligence to update the rating methodology. This ensures the ratings reflect the latest attack vectors and vulnerabilities, providing organizations with up-to-date insights.

Deep Dive with ThreatNG Investigation Modules

The foundation of ThreatNG Security Ratings lies in its comprehensive Investigation Modules. These modules collect and analyze data from various sources, deeply understanding an organization's digital footprint and potential vulnerabilities.

Key modules include:

• Domain Intelligence: Analyzes DNS records, subdomains, certificates, IP addresses, and other domain-related information to identify potential weaknesses.

• Social Media: Monitors social media for mentions of the organization, identifying potential brand risks and security threats.

• Sensitive Code Exposure: Scans public code repositories for exposed credentials, sensitive data, and security misconfigurations.

• Search Engine Exploitation: Assesses the organization's susceptibility to information leakage through search engines.

• Cloud and SaaS Exposure: Evaluate the security posture of the organization's cloud services and SaaS applications.

• Online Sharing Exposure: Identifies the organization's presence on code-sharing platforms and assesses the risk of data exposure.

• Sentiment and Financials: Analyzes news articles, SEC filings, and other sources to gauge the organization's reputation and financial health.

• Archived Web Pages: Examines archived versions of the organization's website to identify potential vulnerabilities and outdated information.

• Dark Web Presence: Scans the dark web for mentions of the organization, compromised credentials, and other security threats.

• Technology Stack: Identifies the technologies used by the organization, providing insights into potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

By combining data from these modules, ThreatNG Security Ratings provide a comprehensive and accurate assessment of an organization's security posture.

Empowering Security Professionals and Stakeholders

ThreatNG Security Ratings are invaluable for a wide range of stakeholders:

• Security Professionals: Security analysts, penetration testers, and security engineers can use the ratings to prioritize vulnerabilities, strengthen security controls, and inform security audits.

• Security Consultants: Consultants can leverage the ratings to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, provide tailored recommendations, and demonstrate the value of their services.

• Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs): MSSPs can utilize the ratings to enhance service offerings, monitor client security posture, and improve incident response times.

• Risk Managers: Risk managers can use the ratings to make informed decisions about risk mitigation strategies, quantify cyber risk, and optimize resource allocation.

A Data-Driven Approach to Security

ThreatNG Security Ratings empower organizations to take a data-driven approach to security, moving beyond reactive measures to proactive risk management. Organizations can strengthen their security posture and protect their critical assets by understanding their vulnerabilities and prioritizing mitigation efforts.

ThreatNG is committed to continuous innovation in external attack surface management and digital risk protection. With its comprehensive Security Ratings and powerful Investigation Modules, ThreatNG provides organizations with the tools and insights they need to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity.