In today's rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, external attack surface management (EASM) has emerged as a critical strategy for organizations to safeguard their digital assets. This blog explores the significance of EASM, its key components, and the pivotal role it plays in enhancing cybersecurity resilience.
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defitely going to be uh lifting that one for you and using it myself that's a good one um and yes I I I think you know external attx surface management uh is something that's been you know long overdue uh for um industry coverage from the analysts and I think of a tax surface is just the the sum of all potential digital doorways into an Enterprise um and that includes thirdparty suppliers Partners cloud services from cloud service providers work from home set up everything um but of course Discovery um that's just the the first step it's a critical step but it's just the first step but you know now that you've got that Discovery in inventory which by the way most organizations don't have they have no idea but once you've got that then what do you do with it you still have to classify and category categorize it by risk level with limited staff and money you have to figure out how to mitigate high risks uh while reducing your attack Surface by maybe turning off unnecessary services or shutting down that shadow ID um but um the fast adoption of things like iot and and cloud services have really made a tax service management imperative and and I'm really glad that the analyst Community is finally taking a look at it uh it's a critically important thing um it is a component of Enterprise vulnerability management um but one thing that uh I think is is really important for folks to understand is that application I'm sorry uh a tax surface management and external tax surface management something that has to be ongoing and persistent because asset and staffs are ASM platform and the results of it to help streamline and focus you know an application or an internal security testing effort uh and we're seeing a lot of organizations you lead with with easm uh and how have that really feed the rest of their security um maturity in their security practices that's excellent yeah um the the the depth and the breadth that's um that's really really important so where you can get that wide visual view that we really never have had or or we've had but it's been extremely manually intensive now we have automated tools that can get us that PL farm so that's a little bit about me thanks bicash appreciate it I know bicash pretty well we work together he's my boss I have to say that b man uh anyway gotta we're going to keep this very light today I do want to say before we get into uh the discussion about um external attack surface management um the value proposition overall and what the industry is bearing i' like to do as as much interaction as we possibly can I know this is a we have everybody muted and it's a it's a webinar type of panel discussion and we're all on zoom and hopefully one day we're very soon we're all doing this with microphones like the old days and pass it around.
Highlights :
The Foundation of EASM:
- Discovery and Inventory: EASM begins with comprehensive reconnaissance to identify all potential digital doorways into an enterprise, including third-party suppliers, partners, and cloud services.
- Risk Classification: Once discovered, assets are categorized based on risk level, enabling organizations to prioritize mitigation efforts effectively.
- Continuous Monitoring: EASM is an ongoing and persistent process, requiring continuous monitoring to adapt to the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity threat landscape.
The Value Proposition of EASM:
- Enhanced Security Posture: By gaining visibility into their entire attack surface, organizations can proactively identify and mitigate security risks, reducing the likelihood of successful cyberattacks.
- Streamlined Security Practices: EASM platforms provide organizations with a wide visual view of their attack surface, streamlining internal security testing efforts and improving overall security maturity.
- Adaptation to New Threats: With the fast adoption of IoT and cloud services, EASM has become imperative for organizations to adapt to new cyber threats and vulnerabilities effectively.
The Role of Cybersecurity Consultants:
- Cybersecurity consultants play a crucial role in guiding organizations through the implementation and optimization of EASM solutions, leveraging their expertise to tailor solutions to the organization's unique requirements.
- Consultants assist organizations in conducting thorough reconnaissance, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive security measures to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
As organizations navigate the complexities of the modern cybersecurity landscape, external attack surface management emerges as a cornerstone of their cybersecurity strategy. By embracing EASM and leveraging the expertise of cybersecurity consultants, organizations can strengthen their defenses, mitigate security risks, and safeguard their digital assets effectively. With continuous advancements in EASM technology and practices, organizations can adapt to the evolving threat landscape and stay ahead of emerging cyber threats with confidence.
Speakers:
Bikash Barai is credited for several innovations in the domain of Network Security and Anti-Spam Technologies and has multiple patents in USPTO. Fortune recognized Bikash among India’s Top 40 Business Leaders under the age of 40 (Fortune 40-under-40).Bikash is also an active speaker and has spoken at various forums like TiE, RSA Conference USA, TEDx etc.Earlier he founded iViZ an IDG Ventures-backed company that was later acquired by Cigital and now Synopsys. iViZ was the first company in the world to take Ethical Hacking (or Penetration Testing) to
the cloud.
https://twitter.com/bikashbarai1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bikashbarai/
Ed Adams, a seasoned software quality and security expert with over two decades of industry experience. As CEO of Security Innovation and a Ponemon Institute Research Fellow, Ed is renowned for his contributions to advancing cybersecurity practices. With a diverse background spanning from engineering for the US Army to senior management positions in leading tech companies, Ed brings a wealth of expertise to the table.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edadamsboston
Paul Dibello, based in Duxbury, MA, US, is currently a Senior Vice President Global Business Development at ShadowDragon, bringing experience from previous roles at FireCompass, R9B, Virtru Corporation and iSIGHT Partners - A FireEye Company. Paul DiBello holds a 1986 - 1990 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics @ Princeton University. With a robust skill set that includes Software, Sales, Project Management, Development, Operations and more, Paul DiBello contributes valuable insights to the industry.
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Tejas Shroff based in Boston, MA, US, is currently a Software Engineer at Tangle, bringing experience from previous roles at Aperion Studios, XPO Logistics, Inc., Oculus VR and Beach Day Studios. Tejas Shroff holds a 2019 - 2019 UX Design Immersive in Design & User Experience @ General Assembly. With a robust skill set that includes Leadership, Social Networking, Start Ups, Social Media, Teamwork and more, Tejas Shroff contributes valuable insights to the industry.
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