While EASM is centered on uncovering vulnerabilities in public-facing IT assets to strengthen an organization’s security posture, DRP takes a broader approach by proactively identifying and mitigating external threats that emerge from an organization’s digital footprint—spanning public sources as well as Social Media presence and deep and dark web channels. To stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain a strong security posture, security teams are turning to external attack surface management (EASM) as a key component of their digital risk protection strategy. This article examines the critical role EASM plays in digital risk protection (DRP), and how security teams can effectively use tools like these to enhance ongoing digital resilience efforts and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. By aligning DRP with EASM, security teams can gain a comprehensive view of their external risk landscape —empowering them to respond swiftly, protect critical assets, and uphold organizational trust in an increasingly complex threat environment. Collectively, these four objectives enable organizations to proactively safeguard their digital assets, minimize external threats, and maintain a resilient security posture that protects both operational integrity and brand reputation. With Gartner naming EASM as the top cybersecurity trend for the next five to ten years, it’s clear that managing these external entry points has become a critical priority for security teams. Outpost24s innovative combination of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Attack Surface Management offers a full overview of external threats & risks facing your organization. Security teams these days are regularly tasked with managing complex, sprawling public-facing digital attack surfaces that are not only difficult to manage, but often hard to fully understand and map. EASM is the ongoing practice of identifying and addressing vulnerabilities and security gaps across an organization’s internet-facing digital footprint. With clear visibility into all potential exposures, security teams can better safeguard against cyber risks, laying the foundation for robust cyber resilience. EASM provides organizations with a comprehensive view of their external attack surface, a critical element for effective DRP. Together, these components enable security teams to maintain a proactive security posture by continuously reducing exposure and staying ahead of potential threats. Ensure your EASM and DRP strategies are adaptable to new threats, incorporating lessons learned from past incidents to strengthen your security posture over time. For instance, Outpost24’s EASM solution combines data gathering, enrichment, and AI-driven analysis into a seamless, event-driven platform that provides the most comprehensive and actionable view of your attack surface.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Tue, 06 May 2025 14:05:16 +0000