Exposure management in cybersecurity is the ongoing process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks related to an organization's attack surface. This includes all digital assets (networks, systems, applications, data) accessible to external actors. The goal is to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyberattacks proactively.  

How ThreatNG Helps with Exposure Management

ThreatNG's comprehensive suite of tools directly supports critical aspects of exposure management:

  • Discovery and Assessment: ThreatNG excels at uncovering and evaluating your external attack surface. Its modules, like Domain Intelligence and Cloud and SaaS Exposure, provide a detailed inventory of your digital assets and pinpoint vulnerabilities. This includes identifying configuration weaknesses, outdated software, exposed credentials, etc.  

  • Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG doesn't just provide a snapshot; it continuously monitors your attack surface for changes and new threats. This ensures you're always aware of your exposure level and can respond quickly to emerging risks.

  • Intelligence Repositories: ThreatNG leverages a wealth of threat intelligence data (dark web monitoring, breach data, etc.) to contextualize your exposures. This helps you understand the real-world risks associated with each vulnerability and prioritize mitigation efforts.  

  • Reporting: ThreatNG generates clear, actionable reports that communicate your security posture to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This facilitates informed decision-making and resource allocation.  

Complementary Solutions and Services

While ThreatNG offers a robust solution, it can be further enhanced by integrating with complementary solutions and services:

  • Vulnerability Scanners: Tools like Nessus or Qualys can provide deeper technical analysis of identified vulnerabilities, aiding in remediation efforts.  

  • Penetration Testing: Simulated attacks by ethical hackers can uncover vulnerabilities missed by automated tools and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls.  

  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM solutions can correlate ThreatNG's findings with internal security logs to provide a holistic view of your security posture and detect active attacks.

  • Incident Response Services: In a security incident, specialized incident response teams can help contain the damage, investigate the root cause, and restore normal operations.

Examples of ThreatNG in Action

Let's look at how ThreatNG's investigation modules and capabilities can be applied to real-world exposure management scenarios:

  • Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG can identify a misconfigured DNS record that exposes an internal server to the internet. By cross-referencing this finding with its vulnerability database, ThreatNG can further reveal if the server is running outdated software with known exploits. This allows you to prioritize patching the vulnerability and mitigating the exposure.

  • Social Media: ThreatNG can monitor social media for mentions of your organization that indicate a potential phishing campaign. For example, it might detect a fake account impersonating your brand and attempting to gather user credentials. This allows you to take swift action to warn your employees and customers and delete the fraudulent account.

  • Sensitive Code Exposure: ThreatNG can discover a public code repository containing sensitive API keys for one of your cloud services. This allows you to immediately revoke the compromised keys and review your access control policies to prevent similar incidents.

  • Search Engine Exploitation: ThreatNG can identify files containing sensitive customer data that are inadvertently indexed by search engines. This allows you to secure the data and implement measures to prevent future leaks.

  • Cloud and SaaS Exposure: ThreatNG can uncover an open Amazon S3 bucket containing confidential company documents. This allows you to promptly secure the bucket and review your cloud security configurations to ensure compliance with best practices.

  • Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG can detect your company's name mentioned on a dark web forum concerning a planned ransomware attack. This early warning allows you to proactively strengthen your defenses and potentially disrupt the attack before it occurs.  

ThreatNG empowers organizations to take a proactive and comprehensive approach to exposure management. By continuously identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across their external attack surface, organizations can significantly reduce their susceptibility to cyberattacks and protect their valuable assets.