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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.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 9 months ago

Picus Security Receives $45M to Enhance Exposure Management

Riverwood Capital Leads Investment in Security Validation Firm to Grow in AmericasPicus Security has received $45 million in funding led by Riverwood Capital. The investment will accelerate product development in exposure management, including attack surface management and automated pen testing. The company plans to expand further in the Americas, targeting key growth areas.

More from Bank Info Security 20 Sep 2024, 11:00 a.m. Attack Surface Management Automation Exposure Penetration Test

Until just a couple of years ago, only a handful of IAM pros knew what service accounts are. In the last years, these silent Non-Human-Identities (NHI) accounts have become one of the most targeted and compromised attack surfaces. Assessments report that compromised service accounts play a key role in lateral movement in over 70% of ransomware attacks. However, there’s an alarming disproportion

More from The Hacker News 20 Sep 2024, 5:34 a.m. Attack Surface Management Compromise Identity and Access Management Lateral Movement Ransomware Report
Bleeping Computer 1 year, 9 months ago

4 Top Security Automation Use Cases: A Detailed Guide

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. [...]

More from Bleeping Computer 19 Sep 2024, 2:01 a.m. Attack Surface Management Automation Compromise Credentials Email Indicators of Compromise Leak Vulnerability