{"id":103078,"date":"2025-01-21T15:21:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com.sg\/?p=102920"},"modified":"2025-01-21T15:21:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T07:21:58","slug":"what-is-threat-exposure-and-how-can-you-mitigate-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2025\/01\/what-is-threat-exposure-and-how-can-you-mitigate-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is threat exposure, and how can you mitigate it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"103078\" class=\"elementor elementor-103078\">\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\" 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;c4a899f&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-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\/blog_threat_exposure_1ae0c14cde.webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 1000px, (min-width: 750px) 750px, (min-width: 500px) 500px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/large_blog_threat_exposure_1ae0c14cde.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/small_blog_threat_exposure_1ae0c14cde.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordstellar.com\/uploads\/medium_blog_threat_exposure_1ae0c14cde.webp 750w\" alt=\"What is threat exposure, and how can you mitigate it?\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-1\"><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Threat exposure is a metric that every business owner should be aware of. Some might even say that it\u2019s the most important part of maintaining business success. With that in mind, let\u2019s explore threat exposure \u2014 specifically, what it is, what it shows, and how companies can reduce it.<\/p><h2 id=\"threat-exposure-what-is-it\" 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\">Threat exposure: What is it?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Threat exposure is the combined total of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities that threaten the company. It encompasses the weaknesses of every part of an organization&#8217;s IT environment, starting with the system and finishing with the third-party providers.<\/p><h2 id=\"the-importance-of-understanding-threat-exposure\" 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\">The importance of understanding threat exposure<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Understanding a company\u2019s threat exposure can provide insight into its security posture. Large threat exposure makes organizations vulnerable to cyberattacks and can lead to significant legal troubles along with major reputational and financial damage. Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing external attack surface management can help businesses curb the biggest cybersecurity weaknesses and reduce the chances of a successful cyberattack.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">\u201cData is the new gold\u201d \u2014 once just a catchy Salesforce campaign slogan, now strikes true more than ever. Protecting personal, company, and client information should be a top online priority for any business. Researching and defining effective threat exposure management strategies are the first steps in doing just that.<\/p><h2 id=\"the-dangers-of-ignoring-threat-exposure\" 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\">The dangers of ignoring threat exposure<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Ignoring threat exposure in the organization is the same as ignoring the first symptoms of a disease. Eventually, both will cause serious problems. While you may not lose your life, disregarding a company&#8217;s threat exposure management can result in data breaches, brute-force attacks, and other cybersecurity incidents. Consequently, these can lead to lawsuits, fines, bad press, and operational disruptions.<\/p><\/div><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-mitigate-threat-exposure\" 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 to mitigate threat exposure<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Unfortunately, eradicating threat exposure is mission impossible. This leaves businesses with the second-best option \u2014 working tirelessly to mitigate it. Here are some tips on how companies can do this effectively.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Find all possible attack vectors<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">An attack vector is a specific path malicious actors can take to breach the company\u2019s systems. The total of these attack vectors constitutes the organization&#8217;s\u00a0attack surface, which is part of the company&#8217;s overall threat exposure. Employing security teams to find all possible attack vectors is crucial in defining and mitigating cyber risks. Regular system testing should be a norm for any business that aims to see a clear picture of its cybersecurity, review system vulnerabilities, and improve its threat exposure management.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Use cyber threat intelligence<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_primary__AQMlQ Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_underline__6ODYx Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD\" href=\"https:\/\/nordstellar.com\/blog\/what-is-threat-intelligence\/\">Cyber threat intelligence<\/a>\u00a0is a cybersecurity field that aims to gather knowledge about all the existing and developing cyber risks, including their trends and advancements. Like the stock market, actively following updates and news in threat intelligence can provide new opportunities, enhance understanding (in this case, of potential attack paths), and reduce the risk of\u00a0data breach\u00a0(and, therefore, financial loss). Similar to how investors analyze trends to make informed decisions, businesses must stay ahead of emerging threats to defend against potential risks.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Implement security controls<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Continuous threat exposure management requires setting up robust security controls. These include enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), network segmentation, and incident response plans. With numerous options at their disposal, businesses can and should upgrade their systems to withstand even the most ferocious brute-force cyberattacks.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Constantly monitor potential cyber threats<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">In cybersecurity, vigilance can be a lifesaver. Constantly monitoring the system will help security teams spot data breaches faster. Early detection provides additional time to safeguard sensitive data before hackers can exploit system vulnerabilities. Businesses can leverage\u00a0<a class=\"Link_primary__AQMlQ Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_underline__6ODYx Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD\" href=\"https:\/\/nordstellar.com\/\">NordStellar<\/a>, a comprehensive threat exposure management platform, to enhance cyber threat monitoring. The platform helps security teams identify and respond to cyber threats before they escalate, reducing data leak detection times, improving compliance, and strengthening the online security of employees, clients, brands, and infrastructure.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Educate employees on workplace cybersecurity<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Cyberattacks often result from human error. For example, some of the most notorious data breaches have occurred because of an employee clicking on a phishing link (<a class=\"Link_primary__AQMlQ Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_underline__6ODYx Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/567795\/marriott-data-breach-faq-how-did-it-happen-and-what-was-the-impact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott data breach in 2018<\/a>) or being tricked into providing login credentials through social engineering (<a class=\"Link_primary__AQMlQ Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_underline__6ODYx Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dfs.ny.gov\/Twitter_Report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter Bitcoin scam in 2020<\/a>).<\/p><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Regularly training and educating employees on cyber vulnerabilities in their workplace can further reduce a company\u2019s threat exposure. While it may initially seem challenging, this strategy could benefit not only the business but also employees\u2019 personal online safety.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Minimize third-party access to sensitive data<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Threat exposure also includes risks posed by third-party service providers, often referred to as supply chain cyberattacks. To protect themselves, businesses that rely on third-party services should avoid providing credentials to the inside platforms and, if possible, have separate systems for sharing important information. That way, if a third-party service provider suffers a data breach, the hackers won&#8217;t have direct access to the company&#8217;s data.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">Keep the existing security controls up to date<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Online security systems become obsolete quickly. Meanwhile, threat actors continue to improve, finding new ways to breach targets\u2019 systems. Keeping an organization\u2019s cybersecurity measures up to date is critical to safeguarding business or client data. Therefore, security patches and updates should be installed as soon as they are released.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"faq\" 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\">FAQ<\/h2><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">What is threat exposure management?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">Threat exposure management is the set of cybersecurity practices companies use to identify, prioritize, and reduce the number of cyber vulnerabilities. Implementing 2FA, creating incident response plans, and even improving the firewall are all part of the threat exposure management strategy.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">What are the key components of threat exposure management?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">The key components of threat exposure management are digital assets (servers, networks, systems),\u00a0vulnerability management\u00a0(penetration testing or regular system reviews), threat intelligence, incident response planning, continuous monitoring, and education. Constantly improving digital assets is also crucial to threat exposure management.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_medium__jmtkh Heading_uppercase__p71eb SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__EjJDp SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3___q75_ SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"heading\">What are the most common cyber threats for businesses?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__rX5nt SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__3J8kD\" data-testid=\"text\">The most common cyber threats for businesses include phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, insider threats, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Almost all these attacks target (or emerge from) employees, stressing the need to invest in workplace cybersecurity education. Additionally, using threat exposure management platforms such as NordStellar can help businesses gain the upper hand in vulnerability monitoring, aiding in phishing, malware, or\u00a0session hijacking prevention.<\/p>\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\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&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-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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