Digital Attack Surface
The totality of a company's digital assets and any potential security holes that attackers could use are collectively called the organization's "digital attack surface." It encompasses all the external-facing and internal systems, networks, applications, and data accessible via digital means: websites, web applications, mobile applications, APIs, cloud services, network infrastructure, and endpoints such as laptops and servers.
The attack surface extends beyond an organization's physical boundaries and can include assets hosted in the cloud, third-party systems, and interconnected partner networks. Each digital asset within the attack surface represents a potential entry point for an attacker to exploit vulnerabilities, gain unauthorized access, disrupt operations, or steal sensitive information.
Managing the digital attack surface involves identifying, monitoring, and securing all the digital assets and their associated vulnerabilities.
As technology evolves and organizations adopt new digital solutions, the attack surface also expands and grows. Therefore, understanding and effectively managing the digital attack surface is crucial for maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture and mitigating potential threats.
ThreatNG combines External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings to help organizations manage their digital attack surface effectively. EASM identifies and monitors external assets, DRP mitigates digital risks across online channels, and Security Ratings assess the overall security posture. This solution enables organizations to identify vulnerabilities, protect against cyber threats, and allocate resources effectively to manage their digital attack surface by providing comprehensive visibility, proactive risk mitigation, and holistic security assessment.
