Vulnerability Risk Management (VRM) is a crucial cybersecurity practice that goes beyond simply identifying vulnerabilities. It involves systematically evaluating the risk posed by each vulnerability, prioritizing them based on their potential impact, and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. This risk-based approach ensures that resources are focused on addressing the most critical vulnerabilities first, optimizing security efforts, and minimizing potential damage.  

How ThreatNG Helps with Vulnerability Risk Management

ThreatNG offers a comprehensive suite of solutions and intelligence to enhance vulnerability risk 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. This provides a clear picture of your organization's security posture and the risks associated with each vulnerability.  

• Known Vulnerabilities: ThreatNG's database of known vulnerabilities, including CVEs, helps you identify and prioritize patching efforts for critical security flaws. This allows you to focus on vulnerabilities actively exploited by attackers or poses a significant risk to your organization.  

• Domain Intelligence: This module helps identify vulnerabilities in your domain and email security, such as weak DNS configurations, missing security headers, or outdated certificates. Addressing these vulnerabilities can reduce the risk of phishing attacks, domain hijacking, and other email-based threats.

• Sensitive Code Exposure: ThreatNG can identify vulnerabilities in your public-facing code, such as exposed API keys, hardcoded credentials, or insecure coding practices. This allows you to address these vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of data breaches and system compromise.

• Cloud and SaaS Exposure: ThreatNG can identify vulnerabilities in your cloud and SaaS configurations, such as misconfigured security settings, open S3 buckets, or unauthorized access to sensitive data. This allows you to address these vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of cloud-based attacks.

• Continuous Monitoring: ThreatNG monitors your attack surface for changes and new threats, enabling you to identify and assess new vulnerabilities as they emerge proactively.

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 vulnerability is prioritized for remediation due to the high risk of phishing attacks and potential financial losses.

• Sensitive Code Exposure: ThreatNG discovers that an employee has inadvertently exposed API keys in a public code repository. This vulnerability is prioritized for immediate remediation due to the high risk of unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.

• Cloud and SaaS Exposure: ThreatNG identifies an open S3 bucket containing sensitive customer data. This vulnerability is prioritized for remediation due to the high risk of data breaches and potential regulatory fines.  

Working with Complementary Solutions:

ThreatNG can integrate with other security solutions to enhance vulnerability risk management:  

• Vulnerability Scanners: Vulnerability scanners can provide deeper insights into specific vulnerabilities identified by ThreatNG, helping you prioritize remediation efforts based on the severity and exploitability of each vulnerability.  

• Penetration Testing: Penetration testing can simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities that may be missed by automated scans, providing a more comprehensive assessment of your organization's risk.  

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM solutions can correlate ThreatNG's findings with other security data to provide a holistic view of your security posture and facilitate incident response.

Benefits of Using ThreatNG for Vulnerability Risk Management:

• Prioritized Remediation: ThreatNG helps you prioritize vulnerability remediation efforts based on risk, ensuring that resources are focused on addressing the most critical vulnerabilities first.  

• Reduced Attack Surface: ThreatNG helps reduce your organization's attack surface and minimize the risk of successful attacks by proactively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.  

• Improved Security Posture: ThreatNG provides continuous visibility into your organization's security posture, enabling you to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively before they can be exploited.

• Enhanced Compliance: ThreatNG helps you comply with relevant regulations and industry standards by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities that could lead to compliance violations.

• Cost Savings: ThreatNG can help you save money on incident response, data recovery, and regulatory fines by prioritizing remediation efforts and minimizing the risk of security incidents.