Digital Risk Attack Surface Policy

A Digital Risk Attack Surface Policy, in the context of an external assessment product like ThreatNG, is a comprehensive strategy that outlines how the tool should be used to identify, assess, and prioritize digital risks across an organization's online presence. It goes beyond traditional attack surface elements to encompass a broader range of digital threats.

Here's how a Digital Risk Attack Surface Policy expands on the concept of an External Attack Surface Policy:

Scope:

• Traditional Attack Surface: Public web domains, subdomains, IP addresses, exposed applications, and third-party vendors.

• Digital Risk Expansion: Brand mentions online, leaked data, phishing campaigns, and brand impersonation attempts.

Assessment Focus:

• Vulnerability Detection: Identifying weaknesses in the attack surface that attackers could exploit.

• Digital Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential impact of various threats on the organization's reputation, finances, and operations.

Prioritization:

• Risk-Based Prioritization: Ranking identified vulnerabilities and threats based on their severity, likelihood of exploitation, and potential impact on the organization.

• Business Context Integration: Considering the importance of specific assets and the organization's risk tolerance when prioritizing risks.

Data Filtering and Alert Thresholds:

• Tailored Filtering: Excluding irrelevant information based on the specific digital risks the organization is concerned about.

Benefits of a Digital Risk Attack Surface Policy:

• Holistic Risk Management: Provides a comprehensive view of all digital risks, allowing for a more strategic approach to security.

• Improved Threat Detection: It identifies a wider range of threats beyond vulnerabilities, including reputational risks and social engineering attacks.

• Prioritized Action: Helps focus resources on first addressing the most critical digital risks.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Provides insights to inform security investments and mitigation strategies

A Digital Risk Attack Surface Policy empowers organizations to leverage external assessment products like ThreatNG to their fullest potential. It ensures the tool focuses on the most relevant digital risks, resulting in a more proactive and effective security posture.