{"id":103077,"date":"2025-01-24T13:04:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T05:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com.sg\/?p=102910"},"modified":"2025-01-24T13:04:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T05:04:42","slug":"nordstellars-attack-surface-management-spot-vulnerabilities-before-attackers-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2025\/01\/nordstellars-attack-surface-management-spot-vulnerabilities-before-attackers-do\/","title":{"rendered":"NordStellar\u2019s attack surface management: Spot vulnerabilities before attackers do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"103077\" class=\"elementor elementor-103077\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71ae5294 post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71ae5294\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e9119cd\" data-id=\"1e9119cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f04f8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f04f8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"Paper_lightPrimary__mYiVF\" data-testid=\"paper\" data-theme=\"light\"><div class=\"WidgetContainer_root__95_nq WidgetContainer_topPadding0__A_wfE WidgetContainer_bottomPadding72__GyM8V\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleHeroImage_image__kKevZ\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/1400x800_Blog_hero_image_V2_61978f4894.webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, (min-width: 750px) 750px, (min-width: 500px) 500px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/large_1400x800_Blog_hero_image_V2_61978f4894.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/small_1400x800_Blog_hero_image_V2_61978f4894.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/medium_1400x800_Blog_hero_image_V2_61978f4894.webp 750w\" alt=\"Attack surface management reduces cyber risks\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"BlogArticle_articleSummary__vUkIt\"><div class=\"ArticleSummary_markdownWrapper__admhj\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU Markdown_paragraph__WNGcF ArticleSummary_paragraph__AmdWA Text_bodyColor__a5sZX\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl ArticleSummary_strong__PSecf\">Summary:<\/strong> NordStellar&#8217;s attack surface management (ASM) feature provides continuous visibility and assessment of your organization\u2019s external attack surface.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-1\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">We\u2019re excited to introduce NordStellar\u2019s latest feature \u2013 attack surface management (ASM) \u2013 designed to provide continuous visibility and assessment of your organization\u2019s external attack surface.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">\u201cBy introducing ASM, we aim to help improve our clients\u2019 overall security posture, ensuring that their security teams are equipped with insights needed to effectively manage their attack surface, minimize exposure to external threats, and meet regulatory requirements for vulnerability assessments,\u201d says Vakaris Noreika, head of product at NordStellar.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">ASM helps security teams monitor internet-facing assets, such as websites, servers, applications, and cloud resources, while identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. By automating the discovery of security gaps, NordStellar\u2019s ASM empowers organizations to proactively reduce cyber risks and strengthen their security posture.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-2\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__wPCMO BlogArticle_articleImage__BPrGe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleImage_image__WyG0n\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/1400x728_article_image_1_81e8d8494c.webp\" alt=\"Attack surface management feature\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-3\"><h2 id=\"why-companies-have-trouble-managing-their-attack-surface\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading30__45qwh Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__q1N0l SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Why companies have trouble managing their attack surface<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Many companies lack full visibility into their external-facing assets, making it difficult to detect potential vulnerabilities that could be easily found by attackers on the dark web and exploited.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">\u201cAny security gaps in a company\u2019s websites, servers, applications, cloud resources, or internet of things devices are a ticking time bomb, and it\u2019s vital to identify and mitigate these vulnerabilities before attackers have a chance to act,\u201d says Noreika.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">However, many organizations still struggle with understanding and managing their attack surface due to several key challenges:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__wACy0 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD List_list__ue2mH\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Unidentified and unmanaged assets.<\/strong>\u00a0Many organizations struggle to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of their internet-facing assets. Without visibility, securing unknown or forgotten systems becomes impossible, leaving critical blind spots for attackers to exploit.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Inefficient manual processes.<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional methods of asset discovery and vulnerability assessment often involve manual processes, spreadsheets, and disparate tools. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Difficulty prioritizing remediation efforts.<\/strong>\u00a0With limited resources, knowing which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risk and require immediate attention can be a challenge.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Lack of real-time threat detection.<\/strong>\u00a0The attack surface is constantly changing, with new vulnerabilities being discovered and exploited daily.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Shadow IT and unknown risks.<\/strong>\u00a0Unauthorized devices, applications, or services connected to the network without IT&#8217;s knowledge (shadow IT) significantly expand the attack surface and introduce uncontrolled risks.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><div id=\"section-5\"><h2 id=\"how-nordstellars-asm-works\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading30__45qwh Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__q1N0l SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">How NordStellar\u2019s ASM works<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">NordStellar\u2019s ASM consists of two main modules \u2013\u00a0<strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">automatic asset discovery<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">external vulnerability management<\/strong>. Automatic asset discovery maps your infrastructure by running various domain enumeration processes. This way, ASM automatically identifies and catalogs all internet-exposed assets related to your organization, such as web servers, applications, and other network-connected devices. NordStellar can also discover domains, SSL certificates, and IPs.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">In the meantime, external vulnerability management continuously monitors and scans the discovered assets for known weaknesses, delivering actionable intelligence to streamline recovery efforts.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-6\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__wPCMO BlogArticle_articleImage__BPrGe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleImage_image__WyG0n\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/1400x728_article_image_1_2_9204e0d4b0.webp\" alt=\"How NordStellar\u2019s ASM works\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-7\"><h2 id=\"how-security-teams-can-put-asm-into-practice\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading30__45qwh Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__q1N0l SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">How security teams can put ASM into practice<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Continuously monitoring and assessing the attack surfaces is by no means an easy task, requiring a great deal of time and human resources. NordStellar\u2019s ASM provides value for different members of your security team:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__wACy0 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD List_list__ue2mH\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Security analysts.<\/strong>\u00a0Imagine starting your day by opening the ASM dashboard, where critical internet-facing vulnerabilities \u2013 whether it\u2019s a misconfigured server or an exposed cloud resource \u2013 are already detected. You can dive straight into investigating the highest risks, collaborating with IT teams, and implementing fixes before attackers can exploit them.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Security engineers.<\/strong>\u00a0Picture integrating ASM into your workflow. The platform continuously scans your external assets, uncovering weak points that could be exploited. With ASM\u2019s automated discovery, you streamline your vulnerability patching process and address gaps while freeing up time to focus on strategic infrastructure security questions.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Security managers.<\/strong>\u00a0See yourself walking into a stakeholder meeting with NordStellar\u2019s ASM reports. You can clearly demonstrate how the team has reduced the organization\u2019s attack surface, track remediation progress in real time, and provide data-backed proof of compliance. You\u2019re ready to show the tangible value of proactive risk reduction to the entire business.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">With ASM, every member of your security team gains the tools they need to strengthen your organization\u2019s security. From real-time monitoring to automated insights and clear reporting, ASM helps you stay ahead of threats and focus on what matters most \u2013 keeping your business protected.<\/p><h2 id=\"key-benefits-of-nordstellars-asm\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading30__45qwh Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__q1N0l SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Key benefits of NordStellar\u2019s ASM<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Security teams are under constant pressure to manage the attack surface: unknown assets, evolving vulnerabilities, and manual processes hamper them down and create unnecessary risk. That\u2019s where NordStellar\u2019s ASM comes in, providing:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__wACy0 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD List_list__ue2mH\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Minimized attack surface.<\/strong>\u00a0By identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, NordStellar\u2019s ASM helps you reduce the chance of a successful attack.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Enhanced shadow IT visibility.<\/strong>\u00a0With ASM, you\u2019ll be able to maintain an accurate list of internet-exposed assets, protecting them from unknown threats.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Automation-driven operational efficiency.<\/strong>\u00a0This lets you avoid manual vulnerability scanning, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Real-time threat detection.<\/strong>\u00a0Unlike traditional periodic scans that leave gaps between assessments, ASM ensures continuous monitoring and alerting.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Mitigating vulnerabilities before attackers do.<\/strong>\u00a0NordStellar\u2019s ASM lets you protect your assets before threat actors can do damage.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Meeting compliance requirements.<\/strong>\u00a0You can use ASM to demonstrate compliance with industry regulations that require regular vulnerability assessments.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__IYMrj SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem__cstSU\"><div><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__zgufl\">Cost saving.<\/strong>\u00a0With this feature, you can minimize the financial impact of security incidents.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1b0f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1a1b0f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"103071\" class=\"elementor elementor-103071\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ba5c224 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ba5c224\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e4bca01\" data-id=\"2e4bca01\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d983173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7d983173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About NordStellar<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">NordStellar is a threat exposure management platform that enables enterprises to detect and respond to network threats before they escalate. As a platform and API provider, NordStellar can provide insight into threat actors\u2019 activities and their handling of compromised data. Designed by Nord Security, the company renowned for its globally acclaimed digital privacy tool NordVPN.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. 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