Externally Facing Asset Inventory
An externally facing asset inventory in cybersecurity is a comprehensive list of all internet-facing assets owned or managed by an organization. This includes:
Domains and Subdomains: Websites, web applications, and any associated infrastructure.
IP Addresses: Servers, network devices, and any other internet-connected systems.
Certificates: SSL/TLS certificates used to secure communication channels.
Cloud Services: Cloud storage, applications, and databases.
Social Media Accounts: Official company profiles and pages.
Code Repositories: Publicly accessible code repositories.
IoT Devices: Internet-connected devices.
Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of these assets is crucial for effective cybersecurity management. It allows organizations to:
Understand their attack surface: Identify all potential entry points for attackers.
Assess and manage risks: Prioritize security efforts based on the value and vulnerability of each asset.
Detect and respond to threats: Quickly identify and address compromised assets.
Maintain compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.
How ThreatNG Helps with Externally Facing Asset Inventory
ThreatNG's capabilities can significantly enhance the creation and maintenance of an externally facing asset inventory.
External Discovery and Assessment:
ThreatNG's external discovery module automatically scans the Internet for any assets associated with an organization, including domains, subdomains, IP addresses, and cloud services. This automated discovery process helps identify unknown or forgotten assets and provides a comprehensive view of the organization's external attack surface. For example, ThreatNG can discover forgotten web applications, publicly accessible cloud storage buckets, or development servers.
ThreatNG's external assessment capabilities provide detailed information about each discovered asset, including its security posture, potential vulnerabilities, and associated risks. This information can be used to prioritize assets for remediation and ensure that appropriate security controls are in place. For example, ThreatNG can identify assets that are missing critical security patches, have weak passwords, or are vulnerable to common exploits.
Reporting and Continuous Monitoring:
ThreatNG's reporting module automatically generates comprehensive reports on the organization's externally facing asset inventory, including detailed information about each asset and its security posture. These reports can be used to track asset inventory management progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate security risks to stakeholders.
ThreatNG's continuous monitoring capabilities ensure that the asset inventory is always up-to-date. ThreatNG continuously scans for new assets, changes to existing assets, and emerging threats, providing real-time visibility into the organization's external attack surface.
ThreatNG's investigation modules provide in-depth analysis of specific assets and vulnerabilities, helping security teams understand the risks associated with each asset and prioritize remediation efforts. For example, the Domain Intelligence module can provide detailed information about domain names, DNS records, and SSL certificates. In contrast, the IP Intelligence module can analyze IP addresses, ASNs, and geolocation data.
ThreatNG's intelligence repositories provide access to a wealth of threat intelligence data. This data can be used to identify potential threats to externally facing assets and inform security controls. It can also enrich asset inventory data with contextual information about known vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack patterns.
Working with Complementary Solutions:
ThreatNG can integrate with other security tools, such as vulnerability scanners, configuration management databases (CMDBs), and cloud security posture management (CSPM) solutions, to provide a more comprehensive view of the organization's externally facing assets and security posture.
Examples of ThreatNG Helping with Externally Facing Asset Inventory:
ThreatNG discovers a forgotten web application that is vulnerable to SQL injection attacks.
ThreatNG identifies a cloud storage bucket that is publicly accessible and contains sensitive data.
ThreatNG detects a new phishing site that is mimicking the organization's website.
Examples of ThreatNG Working with Complementary Solutions:
ThreatNG integrates with a vulnerability scanner to automatically assess the security posture of discovered assets and identify vulnerabilities.
ThreatNG updates a CMDB with information about discovered assets, ensuring that the CMDB is always accurate and up-to-date.
ThreatNG integrates with a CSPM solution to monitor the security posture of cloud-based assets and identify misconfigurations.
