In the context of security ratings, a "System Reputation" rating refers to an assessment or evaluation of the trustworthiness and reliability of a system or network in terms of its reputation for security practices and past incidents. It focuses on the perception and historical track record of the system's security performance.

The System Reputation rating takes into account various factors such as the system's history of security breaches, incidents, or vulnerabilities, the organization's responsiveness to addressing security issues, the presence of any ongoing or unresolved security concerns, and the overall reputation of the system in terms of trust and credibility.

The System Reputation rating is an essential component of security ratings as it reflects the perception of the system's security performance and trustworthiness. By evaluating a “System Reputation” rating, organizations and users can gain insights into the system's past security performance, reputation, and trustworthiness. This information can help make informed decisions about using, partnering with, or relying on the system for secure operations.

ThreatNG Security Ratings integrates external attack surface management, digital risk protection capabilities, domain intelligence, dark web presence, sentiment & financial analysis, cloud & SaaS discovery, and deeper inspection for brand damage susceptibility, breach & ransomware susceptibility, and data leakage susceptibility, can significantly enhance the fidelity and validity of a System Reputation rating in the following ways:

External Attack Surface Management: The security ratings solution assesses the system's exposure to potential threats and vulnerabilities by incorporating external attack surface management capabilities. This evaluation considers factors such as network configuration, server security, and potential attack vectors, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the system's security posture and potential risks to its reputation.

Digital Risk Protection and Domain Intelligence: Including digital risk protection capabilities and domain intelligence allows the security ratings solution to gather information about the system's domain, reputation, and any related threats or incidents. This includes monitoring for negative sentiment, financial indicators like lawsuits and layoff chatter, ESG violations, SEC filings, and negative news that may impact the system's reputation.

Dark Web Presence and Sentiment Analysis: The solution's dark web presence discovery and sentiment analysis capabilities provide insights into any compromised credentials, leaked information, or discussions related to the system's reputation on the dark web. Considering these factors, the rating gains a more accurate understanding of the potential brand damage and negative sentiment surrounding the system.

Cloud and SaaS Discovery: The security ratings solution's capability to discover and assess cloud and SaaS components associated with the system provides a comprehensive view of the system's extended attack surface. This evaluation helps identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities introduced by these components, ensuring a more accurate assessment of the system's reputation.

Deeper Inspection for Brand Damage, Breach, and Data Leakage Susceptibility: The security ratings solution's deeper inspection capabilities assess the system's susceptibility to brand damage, breaches, and data leakage. This analysis evaluates the effectiveness of security controls, incident response capabilities, data protection measures, and overall risk management practices. It provides valuable insights into the system's ability to protect against reputational risks and maintain a strong reputation.

By incorporating these additional capabilities, a security ratings solution like ThreatNG enhances the fidelity and validity of the System Reputation rating. It considers external threats, digital risks, sentiment analysis, financial indicators, dark web presence, cloud and SaaS components, and specific vulnerabilities that may impact the system's reputation. This increased granularity and insight enable organizations to comprehensively understand their system's reputation, identify potential risks, and proactively protect and enhance their overall reputation and trustworthiness.