External Footprint

Strengthen your digital perimeters and eliminate external exposures by implementing effective security from the outside in.

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Democratizing External Threat Intelligence

With an innovative solution and multi-layered approach, CTS Cyber Threat Security begins with an External Footprint assessment and deep analysis of how a threat actor would view a business’s external posture. Rest assured that employees’ and clients’ digital assets are not exposed and are continuously monitored for vulnerabilities.

Common

External Threats

Businesses face high levels of footprint from external threats posed by the dark web and other forms of external exposure. Cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities at any moment to cause data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.

Exposed Services

Open ports, misconfigured firewalls, and vulnerable applications can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to your network.

Missing Records

Incorrect DNS records, missing SPF or DKIM records, and other configuration errors can lead to phishing attacks, spoofing, and other targeted email-based cybercrime.

Invalid Chain of Trust

Improperly configured or expired SSL/TLS certificates can expose sensitive information and enable cybercriminals to launch man-in-the-middle attacks.

Leaked Credentials

Leaked credentials are typically found in data dumps and other lists on the dark web and pose a critical risk to employees and businesses if they go unchecked.

Evolving Ecosystem

It’s difficult for small businesses to keep up with their external posture and the ever-changing methods of attack on an on-going basis.

Business Targeting

The dark web is frequently used to buy and sell data targeting businesses and their employees for malicious purposes such as ransomware, competitive advantage, and financial gain.

65% of spear phishing attacks originate
from leaked credentials purchased on the dark web

Proactive External Footprint

Features

CTS Cyber Threat Security scans for open ports and public exposures to prevent malicious actors from accessing vulnerable and outdated services.

Monitor DNS email records to see if there is a missing or misconfiguration of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to prevent spoofing, hijacking, or disrupting the email service.

Discovering the current use of protocols in public domains and servers enables CTS Cyber Threat Security protocol monitoring for missing TLS/ SSL certificates.

Generate a report summarizing risk across a business’s digital footprint based on exposed assets and external attack surface.

CTS Cyber Threat Security continuously monitors the internet for leaked credentials and exfiltrated data, triggering alarm bells when the keys to the castle are in nefarious hands.

Using machine learning tools, CTS Cyber Threat Security scrapes and analyzes dozens of sources that monitor the dark web for malicious activity targeting businesses and users.

How Does External Footprint Assessment Work?

Initiate

After signing up with a business domain, Guardz initiates an initial risk assessment.

Dark Web Results

Results of a dark web scan are delivered within minutes, and issues are triggered to alert admins to the compromised data.

External Surface Results

Results of the public exposure scan are delivered within 3 hours to 3 days and trigger alerts to admins to external surface results.

Remediation

CTS remediation playbooks enable precise steps for simplified resolution, leveraging industry best practices.

Security Score and Issues

Each business receives a security score based on an overall risk assessment which will be continuously updated according to the issue status from external scans and reflect any new vulnerabilities.

The 4 Core Pillars

Unified Protection

We believe in taking a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Our holistic protection encompasses all layers of defense, providing a unified shield against threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring your organization’s security is robust and thorough.

Cost-Effective

When it comes to managing multiple clients, it can be overwhelming to address every potential threat. Guardz enables you to seamlessly oversee and navigate your portfolio of clients’ threats from the start, saving you time.

Hassle-Free

Centrally navigate the security of multiple clients, each with their unique environments and potential attack vectors, from a single platform, ensuring efficiency, better visibility, and consistency when securing your clients’ systems and data.

Future-Proof

With one-click remediation and powerful integrations, even non-security experts can swiftly respond to cyber events.

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What are external footprints?

External footprints are potential security threats outside a business’s network or systems. These can include various malicious actors, such as hackers, cybercriminals, and state-sponsored attackers, who may attempt to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt business operations, or cause other damage.

What should I do if my business experiences a data breach?

If your business experiences a data breach, it’s important to take immediate action to contain the breach and minimize the damage. This may involve shutting down affected systems, notifying affected customers, and conducting a forensic investigation to identify the source of the breach.

How do external footprints differ from internal footprints?

External footprints originate from outside a business, such as hackers or other malicious actors, while internal footprints, such as employee errors or malicious insiders, come from within the business. External threats can be more challenging to prevent or detect, as they are often outside the business’s control.

How can I prioritize and manage external footprints as part of my overall cybersecurity strategy?

Prioritizing and managing external footprints requires a holistic approach to cybersecurity, including regular security assessments and audits, implementing strong access controls and monitoring systems for signs of compromise, and investing in advanced security like Guardz technologies.

How can third-party vendors and contractors impact external footprints for my business?

Third-party vendors may introduce new footprints to your business, as they may have access to your systems and networks or be responsible for handling sensitive data. It is important to carefully vet and monitor third-party vendors and contractors to ensure they meet your security standards and do not introduce new vulnerabilities.

What role do security assessments and audits play in identifying external footprints?

Security assessments and audits are critical tools for identifying external footprints, as they help businesses identify vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Regular assessments and audits can help businesses stay ahead of emerging threats and minimize the impact of potential cyber attacks.