Dark Web Monitoring
Dark Web Monitoring in the context of cybersecurity refers to the continuous process of monitoring and analyzing information and activities on the dark web to identify potential cyber threats and risks to an organization. The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires specific software and configurations to access. Cybercriminals often use it to share stolen data, plan attacks, and sell illegal goods and services.
Dark Web Monitoring involves using specialized tools and techniques to scan dark web forums, marketplaces, and other hidden websites for mentions of an organization, its employees, or its assets. It also involves monitoring for leaked credentials, compromised data, and discussions about potential cyberattacks.
The goals of Dark Web Monitoring are to:
Identify potential cyber threats: By monitoring the dark web, organizations can identify threats, such as planned attacks, leaked credentials, and compromised data.
Proactively mitigate risks: Organizations can take proactive steps to reduce risks, such as resetting passwords, patching vulnerabilities, and implementing additional security controls.
Protect reputation: Organizations can protect their reputation by identifying and addressing data breaches and other security incidents before they become public.
Gain insights into cybercriminal activity: Organizations can gain insights into cybercriminal activity, such as emerging threats, attack techniques, and targets.
Dark Web Monitoring is an essential component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, helping organizations to defend against cyber threats and protect their valuable assets proactively.
ThreatNG is well-equipped to enhance Dark Web Monitoring and bolster an organization's cybersecurity posture. Here's how:
ThreatNG's external discovery engine scours the dark web for any mentions of the organization, its employees, or its assets. This includes identifying leaked credentials, compromised data, and discussions about potential cyberattacks.
ThreatNG assesses the organization's exposure to dark web threats by analyzing various factors, including:
Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG assesses the extent of the organization's presence on the dark web, including mentions in forums, marketplaces, and other hidden websites. This helps identify risks and vulnerabilities associated with leaked data or compromised credentials.
Data Leak Susceptibility: ThreatNG evaluates the risk of data leaks that could expose sensitive information to the dark web, considering factors like cloud and SaaS exposure, domain intelligence, and financial health.
Breach & Ransomware Susceptibility: ThreatNG evaluates the organization's susceptibility to breaches and ransomware attacks, considering factors like exposed sensitive ports, known vulnerabilities, dark web presence, and financial health. This helps assess the overall risk of cyberattacks that could lead to data being exposed on the dark web.
ThreatNG provides comprehensive reports on dark web findings, including:
Dark Web Mentions: Detailed information on any mentions of the organization, its employees, or its assets on the dark web.
Leaked Credentials: Identification of any leaked credentials associated with the organization, including usernames, passwords, and API keys.
Compromised Data: Identification of any compromised data associated with the organization, such as customer data, financial records, and intellectual property.
Risk Assessment: A comprehensive risk assessment of the organization's exposure to dark web threats, including potential vulnerabilities and recommendations for mitigation.
ThreatNG continuously monitors the dark web for new mentions or activities related to the organization. This enables organizations to detect and respond to potential threats in real time.
ThreatNG leverages various investigation modules to provide deeper insights into potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with the dark web:
Dark Web Presence: This module provides detailed information on the organization's presence on the dark web, including specific mentions, leaked credentials, and compromised data.
Domain Intelligence: This module provides a comprehensive view of the organization's domain and subdomains, helping identify potential vulnerabilities that could lead to data exposure on the dark web.
IP Intelligence: This module analyzes IP addresses associated with the organization to identify potential risks, such as connections from suspicious locations or IP addresses associated with malicious activities on the dark web.
Sensitive Code Exposure: This module scans public code repositories for exposed credentials and sensitive information that attackers could exploit on the dark web.
ThreatNG leverages a wealth of intelligence repositories, including dark web forums, marketplaces, and other hidden websites, to provide context and enrich its findings. This helps organizations understand the broader threat landscape and make informed decisions about their dark web security posture.
Working with Complementary Solutions:
ThreatNG is designed to integrate with existing security tools and workflows to provide a more comprehensive security solution for managing dark web risks:
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs): ThreatNG can integrate with TIPs to provide additional context and insights into potential threats associated with the dark web.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): ThreatNG can integrate with SIEM systems to correlate dark web intelligence with internal security logs, providing a more comprehensive view of the organization's security posture.
Examples of ThreatNG Helping:
ThreatNG could identify leaked employee credentials on a dark web forum, enabling the organization to reset passwords and prevent unauthorized access.
ThreatNG could discover discussions about a potential cyberattack targeting the organization on a dark web forum, allowing the organization to take proactive steps to mitigate the risk.
ThreatNG could identify compromised customer data being sold on a dark web marketplace, enabling the organization to take steps to contain the breach and notify affected customers.
By proactively monitoring the dark web, ThreatNG empowers organizations to identify potential threats, mitigate risks, protect their reputation, and gain valuable insights into cybercriminal activity.