Introducing External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
To effectively defend your organization, you need to see it through the eyes of an attacker. This involves understanding your internet-facing assets, including websites, APIs, cloud applications, domains, and other related components, as well as their associated vulnerabilities. Identifying unknown, forgotten, outdated, or misconfigured assets is critical. Failure to manage these exposed points leaves your organization vulnerable; this is like leaving a back gate unlocked. These unmanaged external surfaces are prime targets for attackers who constantly scan for exposed systems.
