ThreatNG Exposure Score
A Unique Approach to Unifying External Risk Across Your Digital Ecosystem
The ThreatNG Exposure Score, a product of our robust security suite, offers a comprehensive view of external threats, transcending traditional vulnerability assessments. It analyzes many data points, including financial records, code repositories, dark web activity, and cloud configurations. Consolidating insights from individual security ratings provides a unified view of external vulnerabilities across your organization, third-party vendors, and supply chain. This holistic perspective empowers businesses to prioritize their security efforts strategically, leading to a secure and resilient digital ecosystem you can confidently manage.
Actionable Insights from the Outside In: ThreatNG Exposure Score Prioritizes External Security Efforts
The ThreatNG Exposure Score is the ultimate security report card for the digital age. It transcends individual security ratings, providing a comprehensive and cumulative assessment of vulnerabilities across your organization, third parties, and supply chain. This single score, built upon a foundation of nine specialized security ratings, empowers users to measure and assess risk with unparalleled clarity. Here's a breakdown of the component ratings that contribute to the ThreatNG Exposure Score:
BEC & Phishing Susceptibility
Assesses the risk of falling victim to Business Email Compromise and phishing attacks.
Brand Damage Susceptibility
Evaluate the likelihood of negative brand impacts due to security incidents, financial violations, or social responsibility concerns.
Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility
Assesses the likelihood of falling victim to ransomware attacks, considering exposed ports, known vulnerabilities, and dark web presence
Cyber Risk Exposure
This section provides a broad view of external attack surface vulnerabilities, encompassing the technology stack, cloud environments, and code exposure.
Data Leak Susceptibility
Measures the potential for data breaches based on cloud configurations, SaaS usage, and code repository security.
ESG Exposure
Evaluate the organization's environmental, social, and governance practices to identify potential security risks.
Supply Chain & Third Party Exposure
Analyzes the security posture of your vendors and partners, highlighting potential vulnerabilities within your supply chain.
Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility
Identifies weaknesses in subdomain configurations that could allow attackers to take control.
Web Application Hijacking Susceptibility
Analyzes web applications for vulnerabilities attackers could exploit.
Combining these individual ratings, the ThreatNG Exposure Score paints a holistic picture of your digital risk landscape. It empowers organizations to make informed decisions about security investments, prioritize remediation efforts strategically, and ultimately build a more resilient digital ecosystem for all stakeholders.
ThreatNG Exposure Score: Severity Levels Explained through the Digital Presence Triad
The ThreatNG Exposure Score uses a transparent letter grading system (A-F) to communicate the overall risk of external threats. This grade is based on the cumulative impact of various security ratings, all viewed through the lens of the ThreatNG Digital Presence Triad: Feasibility, Believability, and Impact.
Feasibility
Assesses the ease with which attackers could exploit external vulnerabilities to access your systems or data. ThreatNG considers various factors from individual security ratings:
Domain Intelligence: Exposed ports, outdated software, and misconfigured subdomains (from Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility and Cyber Risk Exposure scores) increase feasibility.
Dark Web Presence: Compromised credentials found on the dark web (from Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility) indicate attackers might already have a foothold.
Code Secret Exposure: Unsecured code repositories or sensitive data in code (from Cyber Risk Exposure) can be easily exploited.
Believability
Evaluate the likelihood of your organization being specifically targeted for an attack. ThreatNG incorporates data from various security ratings:
Sentiment and Financials (Brand Damage & ESG Exposure): Negative news, lawsuits, or a history of ESG violations can make you a more attractive target.
Dark Web Presence (Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility): If ransomware frequently targets your industry or competitors, your believability increases.
Supply Chain & Third Party Exposure: Weaknesses in your vendor network (from the Supply Chain score) can make you a more attractive target for attackers looking to access your systems.
Impact
Consider the potential consequences of a successful attack on your organization. Here's how ThreatNG considers Impact:
Data Leak Susceptibility: The type of data stored on your systems (e.g., financial information, intellectual property) determines the potential damage if leaked.
Cyber Risk Exposure: The score considers the number and criticality of exposed vulnerabilities, which can lead to operational disruptions or data breaches (increasing impact).
How the Grades Translate to Severity
A (Low Severity)
Your organization demonstrates a strong security posture across all the individual security ratings. There are minimally exposed ports, up-to-date software, no compromised credentials on the dark web, and a positive reputation. You operate in a low-risk industry with a secure supply chain.
B (Moderate Severity)
While some vulnerabilities might be present, they are not readily exploitable (e.g., a few unpatched vulnerabilities or limited exposed ports). The organization may have a moderate risk of external threats.
C (Medium Severity)
This indicates a balance between the ease of exploiting vulnerabilities (Feasibility), the likelihood of being targeted (Believability), and the potential consequences of an attack (Impact). Remediation efforts to address these vulnerabilities and improve your overall security posture are recommended.
D (High Severity)
Your organization shows significant vulnerabilities across the various security ratings. There might be exposed sensitive ports, known unpatched vulnerabilities, compromised credentials identified on the dark web, and a history of ESG violations. Your industry or location is a prime target for attackers, and the potential consequences of an attack could be significant. Urgent action is needed to address these vulnerabilities.
F (Critical Severity)
This signifies the highest-risk scenario. Your organization has a multitude of vulnerabilities readily exploitable by attackers. You may have extensive compromised credentials circulating on the dark web, operate in a high-risk industry, and have a weak supply chain. The potential consequences of an attack could be devastating, involving data breaches, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. Immediate action is crucial to address these vulnerabilities and implement a robust security posture.
The ThreatNG Advantage
Considering all three factors (Feasibility, Believability, and Impact), the ThreatNG Exposure Score goes beyond a simple security assessment. It prioritizes external risks based on real-world scenarios, allowing you to focus resources on the areas with the most significant potential for an attack. This focus on the Digital Presence Triad helps organizations achieve optimal security outcomes by first addressing the most critical vulnerabilities, ultimately strengthening their entire digital ecosystem.
Unveiling Your Digital Security Landscape: Actionable Insights from the ThreatNG Exposure Score
The ThreatNG Exposure Score goes beyond a simple letter grade. It empowers organizations with a comprehensive view of external vulnerabilities across their entire digital ecosystem, encompassing not just their organization but also third parties and the supply chain. Leveraging ThreatNG's robust security suite delivers actionable insights that enable proactive risk management. Here's how the ThreatNG Exposure Score stands out:
Actionable Insights and Data-Driven Objectivity
The ThreatNG Exposure Score isn't just about identifying vulnerabilities; it provides a clear picture of how attackers can exploit them. By analyzing data from External Attack Surface Management (EASM) – exposed ports and misconfigured subdomains – Digital Risk Protection (DRP) – compromised credentials on the dark web – and expansive Intelligence Repositories – historical ransomware events and industry trends – the score delivers actionable insights tailored to your specific risk profile. It allows you to prioritize remediation efforts, focusing on the weaknesses most critical to attackers.
Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
The ThreatNG Exposure Score is not a one-time assessment. Its continuous monitoring capabilities provide ongoing insights into your organization's vulnerability posture. It allows you to track progress on addressing weaknesses, monitor for the emergence of new threats, and measure the effectiveness of your security controls over time. This proactive approach reassures you that you can continuously adapt and improve your security posture, ensuring a secure and resilient digital ecosystem.
Comparison and Benchmarking
The ThreatNG Exposure Score allows for comparison and benchmarking against industry standards or your historical data. This comparative analysis, facilitated by ThreatNG's vast intelligence repositories, helps you understand how your overall external risk profile stacks up against competitors and measures the effectiveness of your security measures over time. You can identify areas where your organization might need to catch up to industry best practices and prioritize resources accordingly.
Actionable Recommendations
The score doesn't just highlight problems; it provides clear, actionable recommendations for mitigating your external risk. These recommendations are tailored to the specific details identified through ThreatNG's modules, including exposed ports and vulnerabilities within your network (EASM), compromised credentials discovered on the dark web (DRP), and insights from historical ransomware attacks targeting similar organizations (Intelligence Repositories). It empowers you to prioritize resources, develop a comprehensive security plan, and implement adequate security measures – all substantiated by real-world data – to safeguard your organization from evolving external threats.
Clear and Transparent Scoring
ThreatNG's scoring system is clear and transparent. Because it is substantiated by the results of External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and extensive intelligence repositories, the score provides a verifiable and objective assessment of your external vulnerabilities. This transparency fosters trust within your organization and empowers stakeholders to assess your commitment to proactive security confidently.
Security Ratings Use Cases
ThreatNG is a security rating platform enabling businesses to evaluate and monitor their security posture and that of their third-party vendors. By leveraging our extensive security information database, ThreatNG provides valuable insights into potential vulnerabilities and risk exposure, enabling organizations to take proactive measures to strengthen their security defenses. This section will explore some use cases where ThreatNG's security ratings can help organizations better understand their security posture and mitigate risk.