External Exposure Management
External Exposure Management in security and cybersecurity refers to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks arising from an organization's external-facing assets and activities. It includes any elements of an organization's digital presence or infrastructure accessible from the outside, such as websites, servers, applications, and network devices.
External Exposure Management aims to proactively manage and reduce the potential attack surface that adversaries could exploit to compromise the organization's security. It involves continuous monitoring, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities and weaknesses in external-facing assets.
Critical components of External Exposure Management may include:
Vulnerability Assessment: Regularly scanning and assessing external systems to identify and prioritize potential vulnerabilities. It involves using automated tools and manual testing to discover weaknesses that attackers could exploit.
Patch Management: Ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are promptly patched or remediated to eliminate or reduce the risk of exploitation. It includes keeping software, operating systems, and other components up-to-date with the latest security patches.
Configuration Management: Ensuring that external-facing systems are configured securely and according to best practices. It involves reviewing and adjusting settings to minimize the risk of unauthorized access or compromise.
Incident Response: Creating and carrying out preparations for handling security situations that outside threats could bring. It entails setting procedures for finding, stopping, and recovering from security breaches.
Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring solutions to detect unusual or suspicious activities on external-facing systems. Collecting and analyzing logs can help identify potential security incidents and provide valuable information for forensic analysis.
Security Awareness and Training: Teaching staff members and users security recommended practices, including the dangers of exposure to the outside world. It lessens the possibility that human error may result in security incidents and fosters a culture of security consciousness.
Third-Party Risk Management: Assessing and managing the security risks associated with third-party vendors, partners, or services that interact with the organization's external-facing assets.
Organizations can improve their overall cybersecurity posture, lower the probability of successful cyberattacks, and better safeguard sensitive data and vital systems against unauthorized access or penetration by implementing a thorough External Exposure Management program.
ThreatNG is an all-in-one solution platform combining External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Digital Risk Protection (DRP), and Security Ratings. It is a robust and comprehensive tool for organizations to manage their external exposure efficiently. ThreatNG enables organizations to proactively identify and monitor their entire attack surface, including websites, servers, and applications, through EASM, facilitating continuous vulnerability assessment and patch management. The DRP capabilities provide threat intelligence, helping defend against digital risks such as phishing attacks and brand abuse. The Security Ratings feature also allows organizations to assess and benchmark their security posture against industry standards. By integrating seamlessly with complementary security solutions, ThreatNG enhances the organization's overall cybersecurity resilience, ensuring a holistic approach to external exposure management and efficient collaboration across various security functions for a unified and proactive defense against evolving cyber threats.
