MOVING TOWARDS A NEW PARADIGM IN CYBERSECURITY

For years, organizations looking to improve their security posture relied on performing vulnerability management (VM), along with penetration testing and web application assessments. However, with the rise of remote work, migration to cloud environments, and the vast digital footprint of organizations today, it is no longer safe to rely solely on any of these techniques.

Detecting vulnerabilities is merely the first phase. To create an effective security program, it is crucial to carry out subsequent stages such as validation, triaging, prioritization, assignment, and follow-up. This is where External attack surface management(EASM) comes in.

External Attack Surface Management(EASM) and Vulnerability Management are security techniques that aim to achieve the common goal of improving the overall security posture of an organization. However, avoiding confusing the two approaches while seeking a cybersecurity solution is important.