Glossary

Attack Surface Management (ASM)

ASM finds all the ways attackers could get in - discovering exposed assets you might not even know about.

What is Attack Surface Management (ASM)?

Continuous discovery, inventory, classification, and monitoring of all organizational assets exposed to potential attacks.

Why Should You Care?

Shadow IT and cloud sprawl create unknown exposures. ASM provides visibility into the entire attack surface.

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Real-World Example

ASM discovers a forgotten test server exposed to the internet with outdated software and default credentials.

How to Protect Against Attack Surface Management (ASM)

  1. 1.

    Deploy attack surface management platform

  2. 2.

    Establish process for remediating discovered exposures

Related Terms

Asset Discovery, Exposure Management, Vulnerability

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