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Stronger Together: Attack Surface

Management and Security Validation

By Mike Talon, Director, Cybersecurity Architect, Cymulate

The digital threat landscape is becoming more dangerous with each passing year as cyberattacks
increase in both frequency and severity. The average is now $4.45 million in the United States, and
attackers continue to find success leveraging known techniques like social engineering, ransomware,
and others. Despite this, a worrying number of businesses continue to display blind trust in their security
controls, failing to validate whether those solutions are functioning effectively.

Now more than ever, a “set it and forget it” approach to security solutions is a failing game. Today’s cyber
threats are becoming more complex and sophisticated, adapting to the evolving strategies and
capabilities of network defenders. It is essential for defenders to have clear visibility across their
environments, as well as the ability to test their security solutions to ensure they are performing as
intended. As a result, Attack Surface Management (ASM) and Security Validation solutions have
emerged as critical, complementary tools capable of helping organizations identify potential exposures
and gauge how much of a risk they pose.

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