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Attack Surface Management identifies exposed assets and weaknesses so defenders can reduce unknown entry points, prioritize fixes, and limit attacker access.
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Attack Surface Management continuously identifies and monitors all digital assets an organization exposes to potential attackers, including internet-facing systems, cloud resources, APIs, employee devices, and third-party connections. This process reveals where vulnerabilities or misconfigurations might exist, which attackers could exploit to gain unauthorized access or move laterally within networks.
Maintaining an accurate, up-to-date inventory of assets enables targeted vulnerability scanning and prioritizes remediation efforts. It also uncovers shadow IT and forgotten resources that often lack security controls. Automated discovery and monitoring tools help sustain visibility over evolving attack surfaces, reducing the risk of exploitation through unknown or unmanaged entry points. This practice is essential for minimizing exposure and supporting effective defensive operations.
Overcoming Machine Identity Overload
CyberArk and Accenture Experts Discuss Modernization, Identity Sprawl, Securing AIEnterprises are embracing modernization by adopting artificial intelligence tools, automation and DevOps-driven development in the cloud, but these new platforms have introduced an attack surface saturated with human and machine identities, said CyberArk's Barak Feldman and Accenture's Rex Thexton.
Inside the Growing Problem of Identity Sprawl
Why Identity Life Cycles, Visibility and Privilege Are Falling Out of SyncModern enterprises are struggling to maintain control over identity management. While authentication still works, a systemic drift in how identities are created and discarded is creating an expanded attack surface that adversaries are increasingly exploiting.