Cybersecurity Evolves: Embrace EASM & PTaaS for Continuous Protection
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving, with traditional annual penetration tests falling short in providing continuous protection. Companies are increasingly exploring innovative solutions like External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) to stay proactive and compliant.
Traditional pen tests, akin to annual physicals, offer a momentary snapshot of security health but quickly become outdated due to constant IT changes. To address this, continuous security monitoring is essential, allowing companies to tackle vulnerabilities within hours or days of discovery and meet regulations like PCI DSS and HIPAA.
Most companies (29%) perform pen tests twice yearly, but even this frequency only provides temporary reassurance. PTaaS, however, aligns testing with development cycles, offering regular security validation and access to security experts. Outpost24's CyberFlex solution exemplifies this, providing expert pen testers and continuous monitoring tools.
EASM complements PTaaS by offering continuous monitoring, risk scoring, and detection of exposed credentials. By combining these services, companies can achieve faster detection, proactive protection, enhanced compliance, and predictable costs.
While the frequency of use of EASM and PTaaS remains unclear, their benefits are undeniable. They enable companies to move away from reactive security measures towards proactive, continuous protection. By embracing these services, businesses can better navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and ensure robust, up-to-date defenses.
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