What is Attack Surface Management?
An attack surface includes all potential entry points that unauthorized users could exploit to gain access to a system. In simpler terms, it encompasses all assets exposed to the internet, as well as vulnerabilities in an organization’s security infrastructure. For a deeper understanding, refer to the article: What is an Attack Surface?
What is an Attack Surface?
An attack surface refers to all the possible points where an unauthorized user or malicious actor could attempt to access a system or network. These entry points can range from publicly accessible assets (like domains, servers, APIs) to hidden misconfigurations or gaps within an organization's security infrastructure.
Attack Surface Scanning: What We Cover
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the full scope of work performed during an Attack Surface Monitoring (ASM) scan. It outlines what information is collected from customers, how assets are discovered and validated, how issues are detected, and how results are finalized.
Why Credentials Leak
Credential leaks are one of the most common and dangerous security exposures organizations face today. Understanding how and why they happen is the first step toward preventing them.
Understanding Credential Severity
Not all credential exposures carry the same risk. A leaked read-only API key for a public service is very different from an exposed database password with admin privileges. Understanding how to assess and prioritize credential severity is critical for effective security operations.
Anatomy of a Credential Attack
Understanding how attackers discover and exploit leaked credentials helps security teams build better defenses. This document walks through the typical stages of a credential-based attack.
Credential Rotation Best Practices
Credential rotation is one of the most effective defenses against credential-based attacks. When done properly, it limits the window of opportunity for attackers and reduces the impact of any single credential exposure.
External Exposure Monitoring
Traditional security focuses on protecting the perimeter and detecting intrusions. But what about threats that originate outside your network—leaked credentials, exposed assets, and data breaches at third parties? External exposure monitoring addresses this critical blind spot.