Cloud-Based Presentation Software
Cloud-based presentation software is tools hosted online and accessed through a web browser or a dedicated application. Unlike traditional desktop-based presentation software, cloud-based solutions offer several advantages, such as:
Accessibility: Users can access their presentations from any device with an internet connection, eliminating the need to carry physical files or install software.
Collaboration: Multiple users can work on the same presentation simultaneously, facilitating teamwork and streamlining the editing process.
Version control: Cloud-based platforms automatically track changes and maintain version history, allowing users to revert to previous versions if needed.
Scalability: Cloud-based solutions can easily accommodate large files and handle high traffic, making them suitable for presentations with rich media or large audiences.
Cost-effectiveness: Many cloud-based presentation software options offer subscription-based pricing, eliminating the need for upfront licensing costs and providing flexibility.
Knowing about an organization's presence on cloud-based presentation platforms is crucial in the context of external attack surface management and digital risk protection for several reasons:
Data Exposure: Organizations may inadvertently expose sensitive information in their presentations, such as internal strategies, financial data, or customer details. If not configured correctly, cloud-based platforms can increase the risk of unauthorized access and data leaks.
Account Takeover: Compromised accounts can lead to unauthorized access to presentations, manipulation of content, or even deletion of critical data.
Malicious Sharing: Attackers may gain control of accounts and share presentations containing misinformation or malicious links, potentially harming the organization's reputation or spreading malware.
Third-Party Risks: Many cloud-based presentation platforms offer integrations with third-party services or allow embedding content from external sources. These integrations can introduce vulnerabilities if not managed correctly.
Compliance Violations: Organizations may use cloud-based presentation platforms to share or store sensitive data that is subject to regulatory compliance requirements. Failure to secure this data can lead to compliance violations and legal repercussions.
By monitoring an organization's presence on cloud-based presentation platforms, security teams can identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring that sensitive information is protected, compliance requirements are met, and the organization's reputation and operations remain secure.
ThreatNG, with its comprehensive suite of capabilities, can effectively address the security challenges associated with cloud-based presentation software. Here's how ThreatNG can help:
External Discovery and Assessment
ThreatNG excels at discovering and assessing external assets, including those related to cloud-based presentation software. It can identify an organization's presence on various platforms and analyze the content and configurations for potential risks.
Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module can identify subdomains and other domains associated with the organization's cloud-based presentation accounts. This helps uncover any shadow IT or unmanaged accounts that may pose security risks.
Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module can identify and assess the organization's use of cloud-based presentation software, including identifying sanctioned and unsanctioned services, cloud service impersonations, and open exposed cloud buckets.
Sensitive Code Exposure: This module can scan presentations and related files for sensitive information, such as API keys, credentials, or internal data, that has been inadvertently exposed.
Online Sharing Exposure: ThreatNG can analyze the organization's presence on various online sharing platforms, including cloud-based presentation software, to identify potentially risky content or activities.
Social Media: ThreatNG can monitor social media platforms for mentions of the organization's presentations or related content, helping identify any negative sentiment or potential brand damage.
Archived Web Pages: ThreatNG can analyze archived versions of presentations and related web pages to identify any previously exposed sensitive information or changes in content that may indicate a compromise.
Reporting and Continuous Monitoring
ThreatNG provides detailed reports and continuous monitoring capabilities to keep track of an organization's use of cloud-based presentation software and associated risks.
Reporting: ThreatNG offers various reports, including technical, executive, and prioritized reports, that can be customized to focus on risks related to cloud-based presentation software. These reports can help communicate the findings to stakeholders and facilitate remediation efforts.
Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG monitors the organization's cloud-based presentation software for changes or new risks. This helps ensure that new presentations, updates, or configurations are promptly assessed for potential security issues.
ThreatNG provides in-depth investigation modules that can be used to analyze risks related to cloud-based presentation software in detail.
Domain Intelligence: This module can investigate the domains associated with the organization's cloud-based presentation accounts, including DNS records, subdomains, and SSL certificates. This can help identify potential vulnerabilities or misconfigurations that attackers could exploit.
Cloud and SaaS Exposure: This module can analyze the organization's use of cloud-based presentation software to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, or unauthorized access.
Sensitive Code Exposure: This module can analyze the code within presentations and related files to identify any exposed sensitive information, such as API keys or credentials. This helps prevent data leaks and unauthorized access.
Online Sharing Exposure: This module can analyze the organization's presence on cloud-based presentations and other online sharing platforms to identify potentially risky content or activities.
ThreatNG leverages various intelligence repositories to enrich its analysis and provide context to the identified risks.
Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG can search the dark web for any mentions of the organization's presentations, accounts, or related information. This helps identify potential data leaks or compromises that may not be visible through other means.
Known Vulnerabilities: ThreatNG maintains a database of known vulnerabilities, which assesses the security of the technologies used in cloud-based presentation software and related services. This helps identify any potential weaknesses that attackers could exploit.
Compromised Credentials: ThreatNG can check if any of the organization's credentials have been compromised and exposed on the dark web. This helps prevent unauthorized access to cloud-based presentation accounts and sensitive information.
Working with Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG can work with complementary solutions to enhance its capabilities and provide a more holistic security posture.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): ThreatNG can integrate with SIEM solutions to provide real-time monitoring and analysis of security events related to cloud-based presentation software. This helps identify and respond to potential threats more quickly.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): ThreatNG can complement DLP solutions by providing visibility into sensitive data exposed within presentations and related files. This helps prevent data leaks and ensures compliance with data protection regulations.
Examples of ThreatNG Helping
ThreatNG can identify a presentation containing sensitive financial data that was inadvertently made public, allowing the organization to remove the presentation and prevent data leaks.
ThreatNG can detect a phishing campaign using a fake presentation to steal user credentials, enabling the organization to warn users and remove malicious content.
ThreatNG can discover a shadow IT cloud-based presentation account created by an employee without proper security controls, allowing the organization to secure the account and prevent potential data exposure.
Examples of ThreatNG Working with Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG can identify a vulnerability in a cloud-based presentation platform and send an alert to the SIEM solution. The SIEM solution can then correlate this information with other security events and trigger an automated response, such as blocking access to the vulnerable platform.
ThreatNG can discover a new cloud-based presentation account and automatically initiate a vulnerability scan using a complementary vulnerability scanner. This helps ensure that any new accounts and presentations are promptly assessed for security risks.
By leveraging ThreatNG's comprehensive capabilities and integrating them with complementary solutions, organizations can effectively manage the risks of using cloud-based presentation software and protect their sensitive information, brand reputation, and overall security posture.
