Frequently Asked Questions
1: What is Attack Surface Management (ASM)?
Attack Surface Management is the continuous process of discovering, analyzing, and protecting all of your internet-exposed assets. CybelAngel’s ASM solution provides a complete, outside-in view of your digital footprint, showing you exactly what an attacker sees.
2: Why is Attack Surface Management crucial for security?
Attack Surface Management is crucial because you can’t protect what you don’t know you have. By identifying all known, unknown, and third-party assets, an ASM solution closes the visibility gaps that attackers exploit to gain initial access to your network.
3. Can Attack Surface Management find exposed databases?
Yes, a key function of Attack Surface Management is to find exposed and misconfigured assets, including unsecured databases. CybelAngel’s solution detects these high-risk exposures, allowing you to secure them before they lead to a major data breach.
4. How does Attack Surface Management discover shadow IT?
Attack Surface Management discovers shadow IT by scanning the entire internet to find assets connected to your organization, even those set up without approval. CybelAngel’s platform can uncover forgotten servers, unsanctioned cloud storage, and other unknown risks.
5. Can Attack Surface Management help with third-party risk?
Yes, Attack Surface Management is essential for managing third-party risk. It extends visibility into your supply chain, allowing you to monitor the security risk of your partners and detect exposures that could impact your organization.