Cyber security related articles from WithSecure experts

Safeguarding sensitive information and critical infrastructure in today's dynamic digital landscape requires a more proactive approach. Organizations are increasingly adopting Continuous Threat Exposure Management CTEM as a cornerstone of their defense strategies in response to the escalating complexity and frequency of cyber threats.

In recent years, the adoption of cloud computing has skyrocketed, offering organizations unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. 

The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving, which makes it essential for businesses to gain insight into their threat exposure. Understanding your threat exposure is a fundamental aspect of effective cybersecurity risk management. In this article, we explore practical strategies for understanding and managing your threat exposure in cybersecurity.

As organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies to conduct business, the attack surface represents the sum total of all the points, or vectors, where an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to an organization's systems, networks, or data. 

Staying ahead of potential threats for organizations requires a proactive approach. Cybersecurity professionals employ Attack path mapping to understand, visualize, and mitigate potential attack vectors within a system or network. Let’s delve into attack path mapping, its significance in cybersecurity defense strategies, and how organizations can leverage it to bolster their security posture.

Organizations are constantly striving to stay afloat amidst ever-evolving threats in less-seen areas of their digital estate. Two crucial strategies in this battle are vulnerability management and exposure management. While these terms may sound similar, they serve distinct purposes in safeguarding against cyber threats.