Security readiness refers to an organization's ability to proactively prepare for, withstand, and recover from cyberattacks and security incidents. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including:
Risk Assessment: Identifying and evaluating potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Security Controls: Implementing appropriate security measures to mitigate risks.
Incident Response: Developing and testing plans to effectively handle security incidents.
Employee Awareness: Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices and threats.
Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitoring systems and networks for suspicious activity.
How ThreatNG Helps with Security Readiness
ThreatNG offers a comprehensive suite of solutions and intelligence that can significantly enhance an organization's security readiness:
Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Management:
Discovery and Assessment Capabilities: ThreatNG identifies and assesses vulnerabilities across your external attack surface, including susceptibility to BEC, phishing, ransomware, web application hijacking, and more. It provides a clear picture of your organization's security posture and areas that need improvement.
Known Vulnerabilities: ThreatNG's database of known vulnerabilities helps you identify and prioritize patching efforts for critical security flaws.
Domain Intelligence: This module helps identify vulnerabilities in your domain and email security, such as weak DNS configurations, missing security headers, or outdated certificates.
Security Controls Implementation:
Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG monitors your attack surface for changes and new threats, enabling you to adjust your security controls proactively.
Reporting: ThreatNG provides detailed reports on your security posture, highlighting areas of weakness and recommending improvements.
Incident Response Planning and Testing:
Dark Web Presence: Monitoring the dark web for mentions of your organization can provide early warning signs of potential attacks, allowing you to prepare your incident response team proactively.
Compromised Credentials: ThreatNG alerts you to any compromised credentials associated with your organization, enabling you to contain the incident and prevent further damage quickly.
Employee Awareness and Training:
Social Media Monitoring: ThreatNG can identify social engineering attempts targeting your employees, providing valuable insights for security awareness training programs.
Phishing Susceptibility Assessment: By assessing your organization's susceptibility to phishing attacks, ThreatNG helps you tailor training programs to address specific weaknesses.
Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:
Intelligence Repositories: ThreatNG's intelligence repositories provide valuable information on emerging threats and attack trends, enabling you to adapt your security measures continuously.
Security Ratings: ThreatNG provides security ratings that benchmark your organization against industry peers, helping you identify areas for improvement and track your progress over time.
Examples of ThreatNG's Modules and Capabilities in Action:
Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG identifies that your organization's email domain lacks DMARC enforcement, making it susceptible to spoofing attacks. This prompts you to implement DMARC to improve email security and prevent phishing attacks.
Sensitive Code Exposure: ThreatNG discovers that an employee has inadvertently exposed API keys in a public code repository. It triggers an alert, allowing you to quickly secure the keys and prevent unauthorized access to your systems.
Cloud and SaaS Exposure: ThreatNG identifies an unsanctioned cloud storage service employees use. It prompts you to implement a CASB solution to gain visibility and control cloud usage, ensuring data security and compliance.
Working with Complementary Solutions:
ThreatNG can integrate with other security solutions to enhance security readiness:
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM solutions can correlate ThreatNG's findings with other security data to provide a comprehensive view of your security posture and facilitate incident response.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): EDR solutions can monitor endpoint activity and detect malicious behavior, complementing ThreatNG's external attack surface monitoring.
Vulnerability Scanners: Vulnerability scanners can provide deeper insights into specific vulnerabilities identified by ThreatNG, helping you prioritize remediation efforts.
Benefits of Using ThreatNG for Security Readiness:
Proactive Security Posture: ThreatNG helps you proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, strengthening your security posture and reducing the likelihood of successful attacks.
Improved Incident Response: ThreatNG's intelligence and monitoring capabilities enable faster and more effective incident response, minimizing the impact of security incidents.
Enhanced Employee Awareness: ThreatNG provides insights that can be used to develop targeted security awareness training programs, empowering employees to make informed security decisions.
Continuous Improvement: ThreatNG's continuous monitoring and reporting capabilities help you track your security readiness progress and identify areas for improvement.
Reduced Risk: ThreatNG helps you reduce the overall risk of cyberattacks and security incidents by proactively addressing vulnerabilities and improving your security posture.
