Have You Turned Off Your Virtual Oven?
Briefly

Consistent safety checks for external-facing IT infrastructure are crucial for organizations. External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Digital Risk Protection (DRP) tools automate these checks, similar to securing a physical home. Properly managing exposed assets involves locking down access points and de-provisioning unused services. The complexity of digital environments, with assets spanning multiple providers and regions, complicates manual verification. Hidden or abandoned assets may expose sensitive data for long periods. Automated discovery is essential to ensure all exposed assets are monitored and accounted for, keeping security teams informed and proactive about threats.
External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Digital Risk Protection (DRP) tools provide that same peace of mind for your digital 'home,' automating the everyday safety checks that prevent costly incidents.
Your assets that are exposed to the internet require consistent safety protocols. Locking doors equals locking down exposed assets, while turning off the oven relates to de-provisioning unused assets.
The organization's attack surface can span multiple providers, regions, and development teams, making manual verification nearly impossible. A forgotten cloud instance can expose sensitive data for months.
Without automated discovery, these assets become invisible until attackers find them first. This makes monitoring of vulnerabilities and attack surfaces difficult, as one can never be sure that all exposed assets are accounted for.
Read at The Hacker News
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