Network Risk Management

Here's what 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 looks like in 2025, based on practitioner interviews, vendor briefings, deep evaluation of emerging as well as established players and countless hours spent in researching. Report link: https://lnkd.in/gUS-z327 Vulnerability management isn’t what it was in the 2000s. The days of telling people to scan their assets for vulnerabilities, counting number of remediated CVEs and relying on CVSS scores are behind us. This report highlights key challenges that practitioners voiced, deep dive into innovative ways vendors are evolving under risk and exposure management category, using our DDPER (Deployment, Data Collection, Prioritization, Exposure, Remediation) framework, practical 5 step guide for practitioners and our prediction. 1️⃣ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 Modern platforms move beyond traditional configuration reads to define exposure. We see solutions using innovative ways to not just define but validate exposure. Taking approaches such as true network reachability analysis, detection of compensating controls in place, ingesting unstructured data, and even assessing social chatter to define exploitation probability, beyond KEV and EPSS databases. 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Acronyms like VM, RBVM, ASM, CAASM, ASPM, BAS, CTEM, and CNAPP are no longer independent. The future lies in all of these platforms delivering dynamic scoring and context-driven risk and exposure management. 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝘀. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 We’re seeing two clear market paths emerge: 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Unify vulnerability data from external scanners into a normalized risk view - ideal for organizations with diverse vulnerability tooling already in place. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀: Conduct continuous native scanning across cloud, infrastructure, identity, and data (such as CNAPP platforms) - ideal for organizations looking for a single solution coverage. 4️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Leading platforms now bridge security and IT with bi-directional ticketing, in-depth recommendations, SLA tracking, and fix validation turning findings into measurable risk reduction. 5️⃣ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 Selecting the right platform now requires a structured approach, one that maps business needs, operational maturity, and desired automation outcomes to the right vendor model. This 5 step guide is to provide organizations with a quick way to evaluate how to approach the market. Top Vendors evaluated in-depth: Astelia  Axonius  Cogent Security Orca Security Seemplicity Tonic Security XM Cyber Nagomi Security Zafran Security 

Managing a resilient network that meets current and future needs is no small task and involves several critical activities. These include network configuration and automation, a necessary step in maintaining an efficient, reliable infrastructure. It's critical to have robust network monitoring and alerting systems in place, along with troubleshooting solutions, both manual and AI-based, for rapid problem resolution. Change control management is essential to keep network changes structured and tracked, reducing the likelihood of unwarranted system disruptions. Similarly, prompt remediation of firmware bugs and vulnerabilities is essential for network security. Regular configuration backups and network BCDR planning ensure system recovery during disruptions. Policy validation and compliance checks are also essential to the network management process, helping to keep the network compliant. Network diagrams with revision control provide visualisation of the network topology and its changes over time. In today's connected world, ensuring network resilience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments is increasingly important. Both short- and long-term roadmaps are critical to keep pace with the dynamic nature of network requirements. In addition, setting up and managing WAN performance and security deployments, including work-from-home provisioning, has become more critical than ever with the current trend towards remote working. #networkmanagement

🛡️ Have you heard about External Attack Surface Prioritization (ASP) and its significance ?🤔 🏰 Imagine your organization as a fortress. Protecting it from external threats is key, but with limited resources and time, you can't watch every corner. That's where External Attack Surface Prioritization (ASP) steps in! 🔍 ASP helps you pinpoint the most vulnerable spots in your fortress, directing your defenses to where they're needed most. 📊 It's a methodical way of evaluating and ranking the assets, vulnerabilities, and potential attack routes that threaten your organization from the outside. 👑 Consider your organization's most valuable assets, like customer payment channels. Any risk here is a big deal and should be tackled first. Meanwhile, less critical systems, like those of a marketing partner that don't handle sensitive data, might not need such immediate action. 💡 ASP guides you in making smart choices on where to use your security resources. 🎯 By focusing on the most crucial areas, you can make your security efforts count and safeguard your organization's most valuable assets. 🔑 Key Factors in ASP: - Asset Criticality: Understanding the importance of each asset, based on their value and sensitivity. - Exposure and Vulnerability Severity: Measuring how bad vulnerabilities could be and how easily they could be exploited. - Attack Likelihood: Figuring out how likely it is that attackers might target specific assets or vulnerabilities. - Threat Intelligence: Keeping up with the latest threats and emerging vulnerabilities. Benefits: - 💼 Enhanced Risk Management: Smartly deciding where to focus security efforts. - 🔄 Improved Resource Allocation: Using your limited security resources in the best way. - ⏱️ Reduced Response Times: Quickly dealing with threats to minimize any impact. - 🕵️♂️ Enhanced Threat Detection: Keeping a closer eye on the most important areas. By blending ASP into your Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) program, you're setting your organization up for success against ever-changing threats. 🌟 #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #ThreatIntelligence #TechInnovation