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.
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AI agents are accelerating the growth of non-human identities, making it harder for organizations to understand what exists, who owns it, and what it can access. Netwrix explains why stronger visibility and identity governance are essential as AI expands the enterprise attack surface. [...]
A two-week penetration test can leave roughly 345 days of real-world exposure unvalidated. Sprocket Security explores why continuous testing is becoming critical as attack surfaces constantly change. [...]
Modern trucks are rolling networks packed with sensors, connectivity, and attack surfaces, creating new cyber risks. NMFTA's Cybersecurity Conference brings industry leaders together to tackle emerging threats in transportation. [...]
The attack surface targeted by Iranian-linked hackers in cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure networks includes thousands of Internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) manufactured by Rockwell Automation. [...]
Stolen credentials turn authentication systems into the attack surface. Token shows how wearable biometric authentication verifies the user—not the session—blocking phishing relays and MFA bypass. [...]
Automated pentesting tools deliver strong early results, then quickly plateau. Picus Security explains how the "PoC cliff" leaves major attack surfaces untested and creates a dangerous validation gap. [...]
Everyday tools like PDF readers, email clients, and archive utilities quietly define the real attack surface. Action1 explains how third-party software drift increases exploit risk and why consistent patching reduces exposure across endpoints. [...]
Criminal IP (criminalip.io), the AI-powered threat intelligence and attack surface monitoring platform developed by AI SPERA, is now officially integrated into Palo Alto Networks' Cortex XSOAR. [...]
Passive scan data goes stale fast as cloud assets shift daily, leaving teams blind to real exposures. Sprocket Security shows how continuous, automated recon gives accurate, up-to-date attack surface visibility. [...]
Security teams rely on dashboards and data feeds, but outdated or fragmented tools leave dangerous blind spots across assets, vulnerabilities, and credentials. Learn how Outpost24's CompassDRP unifies EASM and DRP to reveal what attackers see and what's already exposed. [...]
Attackers are using AI to weaponize old vulnerabilities while security teams face expanding attack surfaces and limited resources. Intruder's 2025 Exposure Management Index reveals how 3,000+ organizations are adapting and fixing critical flaws faster than ever. [...]
Microsoft 365's dominance and tight integration makes it a massive target in today's cyber landscape. Its tight integration expands the attack surface and amplifies risk. Learn from Acronis TRU why backup blind spots & lateral movement risks demand stronger defenses. [...]
Shadow assets don't care about your perimeter. EASM finds every internet-facing asset, surfaces unknowns, and prioritizes real risks—so you can fix exposures before attackers do. See how Outpost24 makes it easy. [...]
Shadow IT isn't theoretical—it's everywhere. Intruder uncovered exposed backups, open Git repos, and admin panels in just days, all hiding sensitive data. Make your hidden assets visible before attackers do. [...]
Kerberoasting gives attackers offline paths to crack service account password, without triggering alerts. Learn from Specops Software how to protect your Active Directory with stronger SPN password policies and reduced attack surfaces. [...]
Attackers are mapping your infrastructure before you even realize what's exposed. Sprocket ASM flips the script — giving you the same recon capabilities they use, plus change detection and actionable insights to close gaps fast. See your attack surface the way hackers do and beat them to it. [...]
You can't protect what you can't see. From shadow IT to supplier risk, modern attack surfaces are sprawling fast — and External Attack Surface Management (EASM) is how security teams take back control. Learn from Outpost24 how EASM powers proactive digital risk protection. [...]
In today's fast-paced business environment, employees increasingly turn to unauthorized IT solutions, called Shadow IT, to streamline their work and boost productivity. This article explores the prevalence of shadow IT, the risks it poses and discusses strategies for managing it. [...]
Learn about the top 4 security automation use cases that can streamline your cybersecurity efforts. This guide covers reducing enriching indicators of compromise (IoCs), monitoring external attack surface(s), scanning for web application vulnerabilities and monitoring for leaked user credentials - specifically email addresses. [...]
External Attack Surface Management (EASM) coupled with Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) can help find those blind spots and hidden assets exposed on your network. Learn more from Outpost24 about how combining EASM and PTaaS can help reveal these hidden pitfalls. [...]