Uncover and remediate external cyber risks with EASM
Stay ahead of cyber threats by continuously monitoring your attack surface, benchmarking against industry peers, and integrating external cybersecurity capabilities with your SOC
Take the high ground with proactive External Attack Surface Management
Security and risk teams are frontline defenders against cyberattacks, and CISOs need to communicate effectively with boards amid the chaotic cybersecurity landscape. External Attack Surface Management (EASM) provides a proactive external perspective on cyber risks, empowering security teams to mitigate threats and allowing leaders to demonstrate robust cybersecurity capabilities to the C-suite and boards.
A View Inside
Identify and eliminate cyber risks across your own attack surface
Take action to resolve cyber risks in your own attack surface
- Prevent an exploit and proactively detect cyber risk: See what a hacker sees and eliminate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and issues that could be exploited by malicious actors to compromise your environment and disrupt your business.
- Know how you stack up against the competition: Cybersecurity risks are business risks and can have a major impact on your company’s top and bottom line. Leveraging security ratings and taking action on security issues across your attack surface puts you in a better position to win.
- Be a hero to your board: Now more than ever, boards are under increasing pressure to ensure that the business is protected from cybersecurity risks. SecurityScorecard helps security team’s meet these requirements and specifically support SEC, DORA, and many other regulation mandates that live within the Board’s purview.
Critical Capabilities
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Consolidate onto a single platform
Leverage the platform designed bridge external cybersecurity capabilities with your SOC
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Benchmark your performance over time
See a complete history of your security performance and compare yourself to industry peers
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Continuously monitor your attack surface for new risks
Eliminate the need for point-in-time assessments, instantly know when new risks appear
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A complete view of your digital footprint
Get granular data on your attack surface including domain, IPs, and attribution logs
Hear From Our Customers
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“SecurityScorecard has allowed me and my team to automate and scale many of the functions of our vendor risk management program as well as continuously monitor their internal and third-party security posture.”
Chief Information Security Officer, Virgin Pulse1 / 0
FAQs
What is External Attack Surface Management (EASM)?
External Attack Surface Management is a cybersecurity solution that provides visibility into an organization’s external digital footprint. It helps identify and monitor all exposed assets, including known and unknown, to assess and manage potential vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.
What is the difference between External Attack Surface Management and traditional Attack Surface Management?
While traditional attack surface management typically focuses on internal assets, EASM extends this to include external assets that are visible and potentially vulnerable to attackers. This broader scope includes cloud services, shadow IT, third-party assets, and other internet-exposed resources.
Why is an External Attack Surface Management platform important?
An External Attack Surface Management platform is essential for continuously monitoring your organization’s digital footprint. It helps identify vulnerabilities in real-time, allowing security teams to address potential risks before attackers can exploit them proactively.
Why is continuous monitoring important in External Attack Surface Management?
Continuous monitoring is crucial because the external attack surface can change rapidly due to new deployments, cloud configurations, and other digital transformations. An attack surface management platform provides real-time alerts and updates to ensure that newly exposed assets and vulnerabilities are promptly addressed.
Can the EASM platform integrate with other security tools?
Yes, EASM platforms are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing security tools such as SIEMs, SOARs, and vulnerability management systems. This integration enables organizations to enrich their threat intelligence and streamline their security workflows.
What are the main features of the SecurityScorecard External Attack Surface Management platform?
SecurityScorecard’s EASM platform offers:
- Comprehensive visibility of the entire external digital footprint.
- Prioritization of vulnerabilities based on potential impact.
- Integration with threat intelligence for proactive risk mitigation.
H3: How does External Attack Surface Management contribute to overall cybersecurity strategy?
External Attack Surface Management enhances your cybersecurity strategy by providing visibility and control over external-facing assets, reducing the risk of cyberattacks, and ensuring that security measures are aligned with the organization’s risk management goals.
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