Our External Attack Surface Management (ASM) service is an overwatch for your internet-facing assets and areas of security vulnerability.
Many organisations have an ever-expanding external digital footprint. Included is the adoption of cloud platforms, Software as Service (SaaS), remote access systems, and third-party integration. Growing attack surfaces create new opportunities for attackers.
Attackers can discover publicly exposed assets. They often use automated scanning tools to identify potential entry points.
Our safeguard is the External Attack Surface Management service. We continuously identify, monitor, and assess internet-facing assets. We’re looking to detect vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security risks before they can be exploited.
What we offer
Contact us for our External Attack Surface Management (ASM) service if you’re want to improve the security of your internet-facing assets.
Publicly exposed assets
Attacks can occur due to publicly exposed assets that you may not even know about. Some examples include cloud services, forgotten servers, development systems, or third-party integrations, deployed outside formal process.
Publicly exposed assets
By maintaining an up-to-date inventory of exposed systems and monitoring them for security issues, you can can reduce their exposure to cyber threats.
Methodology and outcomes
Our methodology of asset discovery and mapping, security assessment and monitoring, risk prioritisation, and a detailed report will give you a thorough understanding of the risks and how you can address them.
What you receive
Our External Attack Surface Management (ASM) will give you a clear understanding of how attackers could exploit your external attack surfaces, and how to prevent this from happening.
We identify misconfigurations, outdated software versions, exposed management interfaces, encryption or protocol issues, insecure cloud storage, or data exposure.
You’ll get ongoing insights into your external exposure, including:
Comprehensive inventory of internet-facing assets
Identification of unknown or unmanaged systems
Vulnerability and exposure reports
Risk prioritisation based on business impact
Remediation recommendations
Ongoing monitoring and alerts for new exposures
What we monitor
External Attack Surface Management monitors systems that are accessible from the public internet.
The following are included in this service:
Web, application, and DNS servers, remote access systems, and email infrastructure.
Storage services, public cloud instances, container infrastructure, and networking components.
Firewalls, VPN and remote desktop gateways, and load balancers.
Corporate domains and subdomains, development and staging environments, and marketing and campaign infrastructure.
SaaS platforms, integrated third-party services, externally hosted applications.
An important part of External Attack Surface Management is identifying Shadow IT and assets you may not know about. Examples include:
– Things being developed outside the formal process
– Lingering legacy systems
– Cloud resources made by individuals or teams
– Third-party vendors hosting services for the organisation
– Forgotten domains or subdomains
Due to their nature, these instances can lack security oversight and put you at risk from attackers. External Attack Surface Management keeps track of the assets to bring them under security governance.
What frameworks we follow
Our External Attack Surface Management approach aligns with globally recognised security frameworks and best practices, including:
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Centre for Internet Security Critical Security Controls
ISO/IEC 27001
MITRE ATT&CK
These frameworks help ensure organisations maintain visibility and control over their external attack surface.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about our services and what to expect from your experience with us.
How is ASM different from penetration testing?
Penetration testing simulates active attacks against systems during a defined engagement period. External Attack Surface Management provides continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing assets.
Does ASM replace penetration testing?
No. ASM complements penetration testing by identifying exposed assets and vulnerabilities that should be tested further through offensive security assessments.
How often are assets monitored?
External assets are periodically monitored for new exposures, vulnerabilities, and configuration changes.
Can ASM detect shadow IT systems?
Yes. One of the primary benefits of ASM is identifying previously unknown or unmanaged internet-facing assets.
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