Externally Facing Asset Inventory
An externally facing asset inventory in cybersecurity is a comprehensive list of all internet-facing assets owned or managed by an organization. This includes:
Domains and Subdomains: Websites, web applications, and any associated infrastructure.
IP Addresses: Servers, network devices, and any other internet-connected systems.
Certificates: SSL/TLS certificates used to secure communication channels.
Cloud Services: Cloud storage, applications, and databases.
Social Media Accounts: Official company profiles and pages.
Code Repositories: Publicly accessible code repositories.
IoT Devices: Internet-connected devices.
Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date inventory of these assets is crucial for effective cybersecurity management. It allows organizations to:
Understand their attack surface: Identify all potential entry points for attackers.
Assess and manage risks: Prioritize security efforts based on the value and vulnerability of each asset.
Detect and respond to threats: Quickly identify and address compromised assets.
Maintain compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.
How ThreatNG Helps with Externally Facing Asset Inventory
ThreatNG offers a powerful platform for creating and managing an externally facing asset inventory:
1. Superior Discovery and Assessment:
Automated discovery: ThreatNG automatically discovers and identifies all your externally facing assets, including unknown or forgotten assets.
Comprehensive inventory: ThreatNG creates a detailed inventory of your assets, including their location, ownership, and associated technologies.
Vulnerability assessment: ThreatNG assesses your assets for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps, providing a clear picture of your risk profile.
Real-time monitoring: ThreatNG continuously monitors your assets for changes, such as new domains, subdomains, or registered IP addresses.
Threat detection: ThreatNG detects suspicious activities and anomalies that could indicate a compromise.
Brand monitoring: ThreatNG monitors for unauthorized use of your brand or trademarks.
3. Reporting and Collaboration:
Detailed reports: ThreatNG generates comprehensive reports on your asset inventory, including risk assessments and security ratings.
Collaboration tools: ThreatNG facilitates collaboration among security teams to manage and secure your assets.
Threat intelligence: ThreatNG's intelligence repositories provide valuable information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Dark web monitoring: ThreatNG monitors the dark web for leaked credentials, compromised data, and other threats.
Complementary Solutions and Services
ThreatNG can be integrated with complementary solutions and services to enhance asset inventory management:
Vulnerability Scanners: Regularly scan your assets for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs): Store and manage detailed information about your assets, including their configurations and relationships.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems: Collect and analyze security logs from your assets to detect and respond to threats.
Examples with Investigation Modules
1. Domain Intelligence:
Identify all domains and subdomains: ThreatNG's Domain Intelligence module discovers and analyzes all domains and subdomains associated with your organization, providing a complete picture of your web presence.
Analyze DNS records: ThreatNG analyzes DNS records to identify misconfigurations and potential vulnerabilities.
2. IP Intelligence:
Identify all IP addresses: ThreatNG identifies all IP addresses associated with your organization, including shared IPs and ASNs.
Geolocate IP addresses: ThreatNG provides information on the geographical location of your IP addresses.
3. Certificate Intelligence:
Identify all certificates: ThreatNG identifies all SSL/TLS certificates associated with your organization.
Monitor certificate status: ThreatNG monitors the status of your certificates, alerting you to expirations and revocations.
4. Cloud and SaaS Exposure:
Identify cloud assets: ThreatNG identifies cloud services, storage buckets, and web applications deployed in the cloud.
Detect misconfigurations: ThreatNG detects misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in your cloud environment.
By leveraging ThreatNG's capabilities and integrating it with complementary solutions, organizations can effectively manage their externally facing asset inventory, improving their security posture and reducing their risk of cyberattacks.
