The constant influx of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) can make it difficult for businesses to keep up, leaving critical assets at risk. Added to this, organsations also have to deal with many other types of exposures, such as inappropriate identity permissions, or cloud platform misconfigurations. To address this challenge, Integrity360 is now offering Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) as a Service, providing organisations with a comprehensive solution to identify, prioritise, and manage the greatest risks to their critical assets, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment. 

Why CTEM is Critical for modern Cyber security 

Cyber security is no longer just about reacting to threats, but proactively identifying and eliminating potential attack vectors. Proactively managing exposure to threats is the new frontier in cyber security, and according to Gartner, organisations that adopt a continuous exposure management program will be three times less likely to suffer a breach by 2026. Integrity360’s CTEM as a Service helps businesses reduce cyber risk by focusing on the most significant threats to their critical assets. 

The service is underpinned by the XM Cyber Continuous Exposure Management (CEM) platform, which simulates real-world attack scenarios and identifies which exposures contribute most to attack paths that could compromise vital resources. 

The CTEM service is designed with three main objectives in mind, each aimed at delivering maximum risk reduction and enhancing security: 

Risk Reduction:One of the greatest challenges organisations face is determining which exposures represent the highest risk. The CTEM service helps organisations identify and prioritise exposures that are most likely to be exploited by attackers. By focusing remediation efforts on the most critical vulnerabilities, businesses can cut off attack paths before they can be exploited. This prioritised approach also fosters alignment between Security and IT teams, ensuring everyone is working towards the same goals. 

Remediation Prioritisation: 
The sheer volume of vulnerabilities and other exposures makes it impractical to address all of them at once. Integrity360’s CTEM service provides practical, targeted recommendations for remediation, enabling organisations to focus on the exposures that pose the highest risk to their environment. This ensures that remediation efforts are efficient and effective, significantly improving security without overwhelming internal teams.

Remediation Delivery: 
Beyond prioritisation, the CTEM service also supports organisations in managing and executing their remediation programmes. By taking on the burden of tracking and validating remediation efforts, Integrity360 allows security teams to focus on their core responsibilities, ensuring that identified risks are addressed in a timely and effective manner. 

How CTEM as a Service Works 

Integrity360’s CTEM as a Service is built around the continuous and cyclical detection of exposures, prioritisation of remediation efforts, and validation of security improvements. This approach ensures that security posture is always improving, even as new vulnerabilities and threats emerge. The service covers a wide range of environments, including: 

• On-premises systems: Workstations, servers, and Active Directory (AD) domains. 

• Cloud platforms: Public cloud environments like Azure, AWS, and GCP. 

• Hybrid environments: Understanding and managing attack paths that cross both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. 

The service includes setup, configuration, and ongoing management of the XM Cyber platform, which identifies breach points, critical assets, and attack paths. With detailed attack scenario simulations, organisations gain unparalleled insight into how threat actors could exploit their systems, allowing for prioritised remediation and enhanced protection. 

Benefits of Integrity360’s CTEM as a Service 

By implementing CTEM as a Service, organisations experience numerous benefits: 

• Proactive Risk Management: Stay ahead of threats by continually identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. 

• Increased Focus: Security efforts are concentrated on the exposures that pose the greatest risk, ensuring that resources are used efficiently. 

• Alignment Between Teams: CTEM bridges the gap between Security and IT teams, ensuring a unified approach to risk reduction and remediation. 

• Reduced Risk of Breach: With ongoing support from Integrity360, businesses can significantly reduce their risk of suffering a breach of their critical assets. 

Integrity360’s CTEM as a Service provides the tools and expertise needed to stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring that critical assets remain secure. By focusing on the risks that matter most, CTEM empowers organisations to reduce their risk of breach and strengthen their overall security posture. 

Let Integrity360’s CTEM as a Service take the complexity out of managing cyber security threats so you can focus on what matters most, growing your business securely.