Attack surface management is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation and applies them to an organization's entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.
Attack surface management aims to automate the process of discovering, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and third-party, digital supply chain, and cloud risks.
Mandiant Attack Surface Management is a cloud-based solution that helps organizations identify, assess, and manage their external attack surface.
Mandiant Attack Surface Management doesn't reveal pricing, but a free trial is available on their signup page.
Palo Alto Cortex Xpanse is best for continuously monitoring and managing your attack surface.
CrowdStrike Falcon Surface is ideal for businesses seeking a cloud-based attack surface management solution.
Tenable Attack Surface Management continuously maps the environment and discovers connections to internet-facing assets, allowing you to quickly identify and analyze the security posture of your entire external attack surface.
IBM Security Randori is a cloud-based attack surface management tool that assists businesses in identifying and mitigating security flaws.
Randori employs a novel technique to attack surface management the company calls adversary simulation.
Reporting: Attack surface management requires regular reporting to help organizations track their progress in reducing risk and identify areas for improvement.
Integration with SIEM, ITSM, and CMDB: Other security solutions, such as security information and event management systems, IT service management systems, and configuration management databases, should be integrated with attack surface management solutions.
When choosing an attack surface management software for your organization, look for one that offers a comprehensive view of your environment and continuous monitoring, provides insight into risks, integrates with your existing infrastructure, and is scalable.
The size and complexity of your attack surface: The sophistication and functionality required in an attack surface management system are determined by the size and complexity of your attack surface.
Your security budget: Attack surface management software can cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each year.
Your existing security infrastructure: If you currently have a lot of security solutions in place, you will need to select an attack surface management solution that interfaces with your existing infrastructure.
Your risk tolerance: The amount of security you require from an attack surface management system is determined by your risk tolerance.
Your individual/business requirements: In addition to the broad considerations indicated above, you should consider your specific requirements when selecting an attack surface management system.
For our analysis of the attack surface management product market, we gave the highest weight to product capabilities, as ASM is a technology that requires broad reach and functionality.
Ease of Use & Deployment - 20%. Attack surface management tools cover a lot of risks, assets, and environments, so their ease of use is particularly important for overburdened security teams.
Attack Surface Management software is a welcome evolution in vulnerability management, securing digital assets by discovering, analyzing, and maintaining a wide range of assets and environments that attackers may try to exploit.
This Cyber News was published on www.esecurityplanet.com. Publication date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:43:05 +0000