In security ratings, a "Public Disclosure" rating assesses or evaluates an organization's transparency and effectiveness in publicly disclosing security vulnerabilities, incidents, or breaches. It focuses on how an organization communicates and shares information regarding security incidents or vulnerabilities with the public, affected parties, and stakeholders.

The Public Disclosure rating considers various factors related to public disclosure practices, including the timeliness and accuracy of information shared, the level of detail provided about security incidents, the clarity of communication, and the organization's commitment to transparency and accountability. It also considers whether the organization follows established best practices and guidelines for public disclosure, such as those outlined by industry standards or regulatory bodies.

The Public Disclosure rating assesses an organization's communication and accountability practices regarding security incidents or vulnerabilities. By evaluating the Public Disclosure rating, organizations and stakeholders can assess the organization's commitment to transparency, understand its communication practices during security incidents, and make informed decisions about its security posture and trustworthiness.

ThreatNG Security Ratings incorporate intelligence substantiated with external attack surface management and digital risk protection capabilities, which can enhance the fidelity and validity of a Public Disclosure rating. By leveraging components such as Domain Intelligence, Dark Web Presence, deeper inspection for breach and ransomware susceptibility, and cyber risk exposure assessment, ThreatNG provides a comprehensive evaluation of an organization's public disclosure practices.

Here is how each component contributes to the fidelity and validity of the Public Disclosure rating:

External Attack Surface Management: ThreatNG monitors an organization's external attack surface, including domains, IP addresses, and network infrastructure. The solution identifies potential vulnerabilities and exposure points that attackers may exploit by continuously scanning and analyzing these assets. This information helps assess the organization's public disclosure practices, as vulnerabilities in the external attack surface can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Digital Risk Protection: Through digital risk protection capabilities, ThreatNG gathers information from various sources, including the Dark Web. Monitoring the Dark Web presence identifies potential indicators of compromised data or leaked information related to the organization. This component enhances the validity of the Public Disclosure rating by uncovering any unauthorized disclosures that may have occurred outside the organization's control.

Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG uses domain intelligence to evaluate an organization's reputation and security posture. It considers potential indicators of compromised data. This component adds fidelity to the Public Disclosure rating by assessing the organization's public disclosure practices, such as the presence of sensitive information in public domains or potential data leaks.

Deeper Inspection for Breach and Ransomware Susceptibility: ThreatNG conducts deeper inspections to assess an organization's susceptibility to breaches and ransomware attacks. It analyzes security controls, patching practices, and historical breach incidents. This inspection enhances the fidelity of the Public Disclosure rating by considering the organization's historical performance in protecting sensitive information and its potential for unintentional or unauthorized disclosures.

Cyber Risk Exposure: ThreatNG assesses an organization's cyber risk exposure, including security posture, adherence to industry best practices, and compliance with regulations. This assessment helps evaluate the organization's readiness to prevent data breaches and unauthorized public disclosures. By considering cyber risk exposure, the rating gains both fidelity and validity by assessing the organization's preparedness and proactive measures to protect sensitive information.

ThreatNG comprehensively evaluates an organization's public disclosure practices by integrating these capabilities. Incorporating intelligence from external sources, attack surface management, digital risk protection, and deeper inspections adds fidelity and validity to the Public Disclosure rating. This enables organizations to understand their potential exposure to data breaches, unauthorized disclosures, and public information risks, empowering them to improve their public disclosure practices and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.