Author name: Shiba Deb

As cyber threats evolve, the importance of attack surface monitoring has never been clearer. In today’s interconnected world, businesses face an unprecedented level of exposure. From web applications and cloud infrastructure to employee credentials and third-party SaaS integrations, your digital footprint offers numerous entry points for potential attackers. This guide outlines the strategies for implementing attack surface monitoring to protect your organisation and highlights how this process, when done effectively, can significantly reduce risk. 

The ability to manage and monitor your attack surface is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The rapid expansion of networks, coupled with the shift to cloud computing and remote work, has created a vast and ever-changing attack surface that requires constant vigilance.

There is a pressing need to protect an organisation’s digital assets against cyber-attacks and it has never been more critical. The increasing complexity and dynamic nature of IT environments mean that traditional security measures often fall short. This has led to the emergence of new defensive approaches, such as attack surface management (ASM) that proactively safeguard against cyber threats. However, ASM has limitations which is why JUMPSEC have recently devised a new defensive strategy – Continuous Attack Surface Management (CASM).

In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats continue to evolve at a rapid pace. As businesses grow more reliant on digital systems and services, the cyber security attack surface—the totality of an organisation’s digital exposure—has expanded, increasing the risks faced by security teams. The complex nature of these threats calls for a more adaptive and responsive approach to security, particularly in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.