Tenable Attack Surface Management is a cloud-based solution designed to provide organizations with comprehensive visibility into their external attack surfaces. By continuously scanning the internet, Tenable ASM identifies both known and unknown internet-facing assets, including web servers, IoT devices, and network printers. This proactive approach enables organizations to assess their security posture effectively and prioritize remediation efforts to mitigate potential cyber threats.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Comprehensive Internet Mapping: Tenable ASM continuously scans the global internet to discover all connections to your external-facing assets.
- Integrated Vulnerability Management: Seamlessly combines attack surface management with vulnerability management for streamlined workflows.
- Risk Prioritization: Helps focus remediation efforts on the most critical vulnerabilities to reduce risks effectively.
- 360-Degree Attack Surface View: Offers a complete perspective of internal and external attack vectors.
- Security Posture Insights: Provides detailed insights to understand how attackers could exploit vulnerabilities.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Enables continuous monitoring of assets to detect changes or potential risks immediately.
- External Asset Discovery: Identifies unknown or unmanaged assets connected to the network, reducing shadow IT risks.
- Cloud and On-Premises Coverage: Supports hybrid environments by monitoring both cloud and on-premises assets.
- Automated Assessments: Delivers automated scans to keep up with the evolving attack landscape.
- Customizable Dashboards: Offers user-friendly interfaces to visualize and analyze exposure management data.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
Tenable ASM addresses the critical challenge of unknown and unmanaged internet-facing assets that can serve as entry points for cyber attackers. By providing continuous, real-time visibility into an organization's external attack surface, it enables security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities proactively. This comprehensive approach reduces the risk of cyber incidents, ensures compliance with security standards, and enhances the overall security posture of the organization.