Attack Surface Management
Proactive management of your organisation’s attack surface to minimise vulnerabilities. We continuously monitor, assess, and remediate potential entry points, enhancing your overall security posture and reducing the risk of cyber attacks.
Shrink your attack surface, maximise your security.
In cybersecurity, your attack surface represents all the potential points of entry an attacker could exploit – like vulnerabilities in software, open ports, or misconfigured devices.
Attack surface management solutions
Interceptica provides attack surface management solutions that constantly scan your entire digital landscape (internal and external) to identify and manage vulnerabilities. This ensures the protection of known assets that have been approved to connect to the network, Unknown assets that the security teams of the organisation have not approved to access the network and could pose a major weakness in cybersecurity.
Key aspects of an Attack Surface Management (ASM):
Discovery
ASM begins with the comprehensive discovery of an organisation's attack surface. This involves identifying all assets, both visible and hidden, that are potentially vulnerable to exploitation. This includes everything from public-facing websites and applications to internal servers, databases, IoT devices, and even cloud services.
Inventory Management
Once the attack surface is identified, ASM involves creating and maintaining an inventory of all assets, including their configurations, vulnerabilities, and interdependencies. This inventory provides a comprehensive view of the organisation's digital footprint and helps in prioritising security efforts.
Risk Assessment
ASM assesses the risks associated with each asset within the attack surface. This involves evaluating vulnerabilities, potential threats, and the potential impact of a successful attack. Risk assessment helps organisations prioritise mitigation efforts based on the level of risk posed by different assets.
Monitoring and Analysis
Continuous monitoring of the attack surface is essential for detecting changes that could introduce new vulnerabilities or increase the organisation's risk exposure. ASM involves real-time monitoring and analysis of various data sources, including network traffic, system logs, threat intelligence feeds, and security assessments.
Vulnerability Management
ASM integrates with vulnerability management processes to identify and remediate vulnerabilities within the attack surface. This includes regularly scanning assets for known vulnerabilities, prioritising patches based on risk, and implementing compensating controls to mitigate risks in cases where immediate patching is not feasible.
Threat Intelligence Integration
ASM leverages threat intelligence to proactively identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organisation's attack surface. By integrating threat intelligence feeds and analysis into ASM workflows, organisations can stay ahead of evolving threats and adjust their security posture accordingly.
Automation and Orchestration
To effectively manage a large and dynamic attack surface, ASM relies on automation and orchestration tools to streamline processes such as asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, and remediation. Automation helps organisations scale their security efforts and respond more quickly to emerging threats.
Collaboration and Communication
ASM encourages collaboration and communication across different teams within the organisation, including IT, security operations, development, and business units. By fostering collaboration, organisations can ensure that security considerations are integrated into all aspects of the business and that security risks are effectively managed across the entire attack surface.
Our services include
Attack Surface Discovery
Service providers conduct comprehensive scans and assessments to discover all assets, including external-facing systems, internal networks, cloud services, IoT devices, and third-party vendors that comprise the organisation's attack surface. This includes identifying assets that may be overlooked or forgotten by the organisation.
Asset Inventory Management
Establishing and maintaining an up-to-date inventory of assets is crucial for effective ASM. Service providers help organisations create and manage asset inventories, including information such as asset ownership, configurations, vulnerabilities, and interdependencies.
Vulnerability Assessment and Management
Service providers perform vulnerability scans and assessments to identify weaknesses and misconfigurations within the attack surface. This involves using automated scanning tools, manual testing techniques, and threat intelligence to identify known vulnerabilities and prioritise remediation efforts based on risk.
Threat Intelligence Integration
Service providers integrate threat intelligence feeds and analysis into ASM processes to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities relevant to the organisation's attack surface. This helps organisations stay informed about the latest threats and adjust their security posture accordingly.
Continuous Monitoring and Analysis
Continuous monitoring of the attack surface is essential for detecting changes and emerging threats. Service providers offer monitoring services that involve real-time analysis of network traffic, system logs, threat intelligence feeds, and security assessments to identify anomalies and potential security incidents.
Risk Assessment and Prioritisation
Service providers help organisations assess the risks associated with different assets within the attack surface and prioritise remediation efforts based on the level of risk posed. This involves evaluating vulnerabilities, potential threats, and the potential impact of a successful attack on each asset.
Incident Response and Mitigation
In the event of a security incident or breach, service providers offer incident response services to help organisations contain and mitigate the impact of the attack. This may involve forensic analysis, containment of compromised systems, restoration of services, and communication with stakeholders.
Security Awareness Training
Service providers offer security awareness training programs to educate employees about security best practices, phishing awareness, and other relevant topics. By raising awareness among employees, organisations can reduce the likelihood of successful attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities.
Consulting and Advisory Services
Service providers offer consulting and advisory services to help organisations develop and implement effective ASM strategies tailored to their specific needs and risk profile. This may include risk assessments, security architecture reviews, and guidance on security best practices.
Benefits of Attack Surface Management:
Improved Security Posture
By proactively managing your attack surface, you can identify and address weaknesses before attackers exploit them. This helps strengthen your security posture and reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.
Reduced Risk
Prioritising vulnerabilities based on risk allows you to focus your security efforts on the areas that matter most. By addressing high-risk vulnerabilities first, you can reduce your overall risk exposure and minimise the likelihood of a successful attack.
Better Resource Allocation
ASM helps you optimise your security spending by directing resources toward the most critical threats. By focusing on the vulnerabilities that pose the greatest risk to your organisation, you can make more effective use of your security budget and resources.
Faster Incident Response
A well-managed attack surface makes it easier to identify and isolate security incidents. This enables you to respond more quickly to security breaches, contain the damage, and minimise downtime.
Improved Compliance
Many regulations require organisations to understand and manage their attack surface. ASM helps ensure compliance with these regulations by providing visibility into your digital assets and the risks they pose.