Have You Turned Off Your Virtual Oven?

What’s new: The article emphasizes the importance of External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Digital Risk Protection (DRP) tools for securing an organization’s digital infrastructure. It highlights the risks associated with forgotten or misconfigured assets that can expose sensitive data and increase the attack surface. EASM tools automate the discovery of these assets, while DRP monitors external threats, ensuring proactive security measures are in place.

Who’s affected

Organizations with external-facing IT infrastructure, including development teams and DevOps engineers, are at risk if they do not implement regular checks and monitoring of their digital assets. Forgotten cloud instances, misconfigured storage buckets, and orphaned services can lead to significant security vulnerabilities.

What to do

• Implement EASM tools to continuously map and discover internet-facing assets.
• Utilize DRP platforms to monitor external threats and detect potential risks to your organization.
• Establish regular scan summaries to identify newly discovered assets and configuration changes.
• Integrate findings into existing cybersecurity workflows to maintain a secure digital environment.
• Track security improvements and metrics to justify ongoing investments in security measures.

Sources

• The Hacker News