In the realm of security ratings and cyber risk management, "Breach Events" refers to a scoring category that assesses an organization's history of security incidents and data breaches. This category aims to quantify the likelihood of the future violations based on past events and the organization's overall security posture.

How ThreatNG Addresses Breach Events

ThreatNG employs a multi-faceted approach to evaluate and manage breach events beyond simply tracking past incidents. It leverages its diverse intelligence sources and analytical capabilities to comprehensively understand an organization's breach history and its implications for future risk.

Key Features and Capabilities

1. Brand Damage Susceptibility Score: This score, derived from various intelligence sources, including Sentiment and Financials, Domain Intelligence, and ESG data, reflects an organization's vulnerability to reputational damage caused by security incidents and breaches.

2. Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility Score: This score, based on external attack surface and digital risk intelligence, including Domain Intelligence, Dark Web Presence, and Sentiment and Financials, assesses explicitly the likelihood of an organization experiencing a data breach or ransomware attack.

3. Dark Web Presence: This module scours the dark web for mentions of the organization, including any evidence of past breaches, leaked data, or compromised credentials. This information helps assess the organization's historical exposure to cyberattacks.

4. Domain Intelligence: This module provides crucial context for understanding past breach events. It analyzes various aspects of the organization's domain, including:

   • DNS Intelligence: Identifies potential weaknesses in DNS records that may have contributed to past breaches.

   • Subdomain Intelligence: Assesses the security posture of subdomains, which can be vulnerable points for attackers.

   • Certificate Intelligence: Analyzes SSL certificates for potential issues that could have exposed the organization to attacks.

   • Known Vulnerabilities: Detects known vulnerabilities in web applications and infrastructure that may have been exploited in previous breaches.

5. Sentiment and Financials: This module analyzes publicly available information, such as news articles, SEC filings, and social media posts, to identify any mentions of past security incidents or data breaches. It also assesses the organization's financial health, indicating its ability to invest in cybersecurity and recover from breaches.

Benefits of ThreatNG's Approach

• Contextualized Breach History: ThreatNG provides a list of past incidents and the context surrounding those events, helping organizations understand the root causes and potential contributing factors.

• Proactive Risk Mitigation: By analyzing breach history and current security posture, ThreatNG enables organizations to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that could lead to future breaches.

• Enhanced Threat Intelligence: The platform's dark web monitoring and other intelligence sources provide early warnings of potential threats and emerging attack patterns.

• Improved Incident Response: ThreatNG's comprehensive data and analysis capabilities can help organizations improve their incident response planning and execution.

Examples of How ThreatNG Helps Manage Breach Events

• Identifying Patterns: ThreatNG can analyze past breaches to identify patterns and trends, such as repeated exploitation of the same vulnerability or targeting specific data types. This allows organizations to prioritize remediation efforts and strengthen their defenses against recurring threats.

• Assessing Dark Web Exposure: By monitoring the dark web, ThreatNG can identify any leaked data or compromised credentials associated with the organization, enabling proactive measures to contain the damage and prevent further exploitation.

• Evaluating Vendor Risk: ThreatNG can assess the breach history of third-party vendors, helping organizations make informed decisions about vendor selection and manage their supply chain risk.

By providing a comprehensive view of breach events and their implications, ThreatNG empowers organizations to learn from past incidents, strengthen their security posture, and reduce the likelihood of future breaches.