Digital Asset Monitoring

Brand Protection

Digital asset monitoring in cybersecurity refers to the continuous process of identifying, classifying, tracking, and securing an organization's digital assets. These assets encompass a wide range of online properties, including:  

  • Domains and Subdomains: Websites, web applications, and associated infrastructure.

  • IP Addresses and Certificates: Network resources and encryption mechanisms.

  • Social Media Accounts: Official company profiles and pages.

  • Cloud Services: Cloud storage, applications, and databases.

  • Code Repositories: Source code, configurations, and development resources.

Effective digital asset monitoring is crucial for maintaining a strong security posture and mitigating risks associated with:

  • Unauthorized Access: Preventing data breaches and system compromise.

  • Brand Impersonation: Detecting and responding to fraudulent activities.  

  • Compliance Violations: Ensuring adherence to data privacy and security regulations.

  • Operational Disruption: Minimizing downtime and service interruptions.  

How ThreatNG Helps with Digital Asset Monitoring

ThreatNG provides comprehensive capabilities for effective digital asset monitoring:  

1. Superior Discovery and Assessment:

  • Identify and Classify Assets: ThreatNG automatically discovers and classifies your organization's digital assets, providing a clear and comprehensive inventory. This includes identifying unknown or forgotten assets that might pose security risks.

  • Assess Vulnerabilities: ThreatNG assesses your digital assets for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps. This helps you prioritize remediation efforts and reduce your attack surface.  

  • Monitor for Changes: ThreatNG continuously monitors your digital assets for changes, such as new domains, subdomains, or IP addresses being registered. This helps you avoid potential threats and maintain control over your online presence.  

2. Continuous Monitoring:

  • Detect Anomalies and Threats: ThreatNG continuously monitors your digital assets for suspicious activities, anomalies, and potential threats. This allows you to detect and respond to security incidents in real time.  

  • Track Brand Usage: ThreatNG monitors social media, the dark web, and other online platforms for unauthorized use of your brand or trademarks. This helps you protect your brand reputation and prevent impersonation attacks.  

3. Reporting and Collaboration:

  • Generate Asset Inventory Reports: ThreatNG generates detailed reports on your digital assets, including their location, ownership, and security posture. These reports can be used for auditing, compliance, and risk management.

  • Facilitate Collaboration: ThreatNG's collaboration features enable security teams to manage and secure your digital assets effectively.

4. Intelligence Repositories:

  • Leverage Threat Intelligence: ThreatNG's intelligence repositories provide valuable information on threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques targeting specific types of digital assets. This helps you stay informed and proactively protect your assets.  

Complementary Solutions and Services

ThreatNG can be integrated with complementary solutions and services to enhance digital asset monitoring:

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems: SIEM systems can collect and analyze security logs from your digital assets, providing centralized monitoring and threat detection.  

  • Vulnerability Scanners: Regularly scan your digital assets for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.  

  • Brand Monitoring Tools: Dedicated brand monitoring tools can provide a more in-depth analysis of social media and online mentions of your brand.  

Examples with Investigation Modules

1. Domain Intelligence:

  • Discover and Monitor Domains and Subdomains: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module provides comprehensive information about your domains and subdomains, including DNS records, associated IP addresses, and certificates. This helps you track and manage your web presence effectively.

2. Social Media:

  • Monitor Social Media Accounts: ThreatNG's Social Media module allows you to monitor your official social media accounts for suspicious activity, impersonation attempts, and negative sentiment.  

3. Cloud and SaaS Exposure:

  • Discover and Monitor Cloud Assets: ThreatNG's Cloud and SaaS Exposure module identifies and monitors your cloud services, storage buckets, and web applications deployed in the cloud. This helps you ensure that your cloud assets are appropriately secured and managed.  

4. Dark Web Presence:

  • Monitor for Leaked Credentials and Brand Mentions: ThreatNG's Dark Web Presence module allows you to monitor the dark web for any mentions of your organization, leaked credentials, or compromised data associated with your digital assets.  

By combining ThreatNG's capabilities with complementary solutions, organizations can effectively monitor and secure their digital assets, mitigating risks and protecting their online presence.