In today's interconnected business landscape, organizations rely heavily on subsidiaries and third-party vendors for various functions. This reliance introduces significant cybersecurity risks, as any weakness in a subsidiary or vendor's security posture can potentially compromise the entire organization.  

Subsidiary & third-party security monitoring is the continuous process of assessing and managing the cybersecurity risks associated with these external entities. This involves actively monitoring their security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring they adhere to security standards and best practices.  

How ThreatNG Helps in Subsidiary & Third-Party Security Monitoring

ThreatNG offers comprehensive capabilities and intelligence to effectively monitor and manage the security posture of both subsidiaries and third-party vendors:  

1. Comprehensive Visibility and Discovery:

• External Attack Surface Management: ThreatNG's EASM capabilities and domain intelligence map the complete digital footprint of subsidiaries and vendors. This includes identifying unknown or forgotten assets, such as domains, subdomains, IP addresses, and exposed services, providing a holistic view of their attack surface.  

• Supply Chain & Third-Party Exposure: ThreatNG assesses explicitly the security posture of third-party vendors, identifying potential risks associated with their security practices, data handling, and compliance with regulations.  

• Technology Stack Analysis: ThreatNG analyzes the technology stack used by subsidiaries and vendors, identifying potential vulnerabilities associated with specific technologies and software versions.  

2. Continuous Monitoring and Assessment:

• Vulnerability Scanning & Monitoring: ThreatNG continuously monitors subsidiaries and vendors' digital assets for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses. This includes web applications, cloud services, and third-party software.  

• Dark Web Intelligence: ThreatNG's dark web monitoring capabilities identify compromised credentials, leaked data, and mentions of subsidiaries or vendors on the dark web, signaling potential breaches or targeted attacks.  

• Social Media Monitoring: ThreatNG analyzes social media for sensitive information leaks, employee sentiment, and potential brand damage risks associated with subsidiaries and vendors.  

• BEC & Phishing Susceptibility: ThreatNG assesses the susceptibility of subsidiaries and vendors to business email compromise (BEC) and phishing attacks, identifying vulnerabilities that could lead to financial losses or data breaches.  

3. Collaboration and Remediation:

• Reporting and Analytics: ThreatNG provides detailed reports and dashboards that offer insights into each subsidiary and vendor's security posture, enabling informed decision-making and proactive risk management.  

• Correlation Evidence Questionnaires: ThreatNG's dynamically generated questionnaires facilitate efficient communication and collaboration between security teams and subsidiaries/vendors, facilitating information gathering and remediation efforts.  

• Policy Management: ThreatNG's policy management features allow the organization to define and enforce consistent security standards and best practices across all subsidiaries and third-party vendors, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.  

Complementary Solutions and Services:

• Security Rating Services: Integrating ThreatNG with security rating services can provide additional insights into the security posture of third-party vendors, enabling more informed vendor selection and risk management.  

• Vendor Risk Management Platforms: Utilizing vendor risk management platforms can help streamline the onboarding process for new vendors and automate security assessments and due diligence.  

• Threat Intelligence Platforms: Integrating with threat intelligence platforms can provide real-time information and context, enabling proactive identification and mitigation of emerging threats targeting subsidiaries and vendors.

Examples of ThreatNG's Investigation Modules in Action:

• Domain Intelligence: Identifying subsidiaries or vendors with expired SSL certificates, misconfigured DNS records, or open ports can reveal potential vulnerabilities and weak security practices.

• Sensitive Code Exposure: Discovering API keys, database credentials, or other sensitive information exposed in public code repositories belonging to subsidiaries or vendors can highlight critical security risks and potential data breaches.  

• Cloud and SaaS Exposure: Identifying unsanctioned cloud services, misconfigured cloud storage buckets, or shadow IT usage by subsidiaries or vendors can expose potential data leakage and compliance violations.  

• Dark Web Presence: Finding mentions of a subsidiary or vendor on dark web forums or marketplaces can indicate previous breaches, compromised credentials, or ongoing attacks.  

By leveraging ThreatNG's comprehensive capabilities and integrating with complementary solutions, organizations can effectively monitor and manage the security posture of their subsidiaries and third-party vendors, minimizing risks and ensuring a solid security posture across their entire ecosystem.