In the context of security ratings and cyber risk management, "Compromised Systems" is a scoring category that assesses the extent to which malicious actors have compromised an organization's systems or digital assets. It includes various forms of unauthorized access, malware infections, data breaches, and other security incidents that may have resulted in the loss or exposure of sensitive data or disruption of critical services.

How ThreatNG Addresses Compromised Systems

ThreatNG takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to identifying and managing compromised systems. It leverages its external attack surface management and digital risk protection capabilities to provide a holistic view of an organization's security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to system compromise.

Key Features and Capabilities

1. Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility Score: This score, derived from external attack surfaces and digital risk intelligence, including Domain Intelligence, Dark Web Presence, and Sentiment and Financials, indicates an organization's overall vulnerability to cyberattacks that could compromise its systems.

2. Data Leak Susceptibility Score: This score, based on external attack surface and digital risk intelligence, including Cloud and SaaS Exposure, Dark Web Presence, Domain Intelligence, and Sentiment and Financials, assesses explicitly the likelihood of an organization experiencing a data leak or breach, which often involves compromised systems.

3. Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module assesses the security posture of the organization's cloud services and SaaS applications. It identifies potential misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access that could lead to system compromise in the cloud environment.

4. Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG actively monitors the dark web for any mentions of the organization, including evidence of compromised systems, leaked data, or stolen credentials. This intelligence provides valuable insights into potential breaches and compromised systems that may not be detected through traditional security monitoring tools.

5. Domain Intelligence: This module analyzes various aspects of the organization's domain to identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to system compromise:

   • DNS Intelligence: Detects potential weaknesses in DNS records and configurations that attackers could exploit.

   • Subdomain Intelligence: Assesses the security posture of subdomains, which can often be overlooked attack vectors.

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

   • Known Vulnerabilities: Identifies known vulnerabilities in web applications and infrastructure that could be exploited to compromise systems.

Benefits of ThreatNG's Approach

• Proactive Identification: ThreatNG proactively identifies potential vulnerabilities and threats that could compromise system systems, enabling organizations to take preventive measures before an attack occurs.

• Comprehensive Monitoring: The platform continuously monitors the organization's external attack surface and digital footprint, providing real-time visibility into potential compromises.

• Contextualized Insights: ThreatNG provides information about potential compromises, including the vulnerability exploited, the possible impact, and recommended remediation steps.

• Improved Incident Response: In the event of a compromise, ThreatNG's intelligence and analysis capabilities can help organizations quickly identify the affected systems, contain the damage, and recover from the incident.

Examples of How ThreatNG Helps Manage Compromised Systems

• Detecting Exposed Credentials: ThreatNG's Dark Web Presence module can identify leaked credentials associated with the organization's employees or systems, allowing prompt password resets and account lockdowns to prevent unauthorized access.

• Identifying Vulnerable Cloud Services: The Cloud and SaaS Exposure module can uncover misconfigured cloud storage buckets or insecure access controls, enabling organizations to secure their cloud environments and protect against system compromise.

• Uncovering Exploitable Vulnerabilities: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module can detect known vulnerabilities in web applications and infrastructure, allowing organizations to prioritize patching and remediation efforts to reduce the risk of compromise.

By providing a comprehensive and proactive approach to identifying and managing compromised systems, ThreatNG empowers organizations to strengthen their security posture and reduce the risk of cyberattacks that could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, and reputational damage.