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Benefits of real-time cyber threat intelligence

Pure Signal™ Scout is a powerful cyber threat intelligence tool that uniquely provides real-time visibility of external threats, at speeds others can’t match.  Scout enables all analysts to gain immediate visibility into emerging threats and deeper insights with AI-enriched and tagged comprehensive search results, allowing teams to simplify workflows and reduce costs through consolidation.  Empower your security team to conduct more thorough investigations and respond faster with real-time intelligence.

 Level Up Your SOC

Achieve more with one simplified tool that doesn’t need extensive training to gain insights on malicious and suspicious IoCs

Speed Up Incident Response

A single search provides immediate, comprehensive insights with intuitive visualizations and tagged results

Consolidate Feeds & Tools

Multiple data types and sources are fused into one tool without complex scripting.  Integrations using leading TIP, SOAR and SIEM platforms.

Unmatched Speed

Real-time Visibility of Internet Communications

Access dynamic and live telemetry to uncover malicious and suspicious infrastructure.  Continuously pivot to identify and assess threats with unrivalled visibility across the internet.

Unique insights at scale

Access comprehensive intelligence

Gain summarized and detailed insights across NetFlow, OpenPorts, PDNS, X509 Certs, Fingerprints and Whois from Team Cymru’s renowned Pure Signal data ocean

 Instant results

Speed up incident response

A single query allows analysts to hunt across a vast threat intelligence data ocean with immediate responses, uniquely matching speed with comprehensive insights.

Optimize your defenses

Context rich actionable intelligence

Enriched communications provide dynamic and accurate data to help build strong defenses.

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What Leaders Say About Scout

The tool provided wonderful enhancements to our threat detection and analysis process due to the great number of features that are built into the tool by default. This allows me and the team to not be required to use multiple tools to perform threat analysis.

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Pure Signal Scouts an all-in-one platform that efficiently integrates several services and is therefore perfect suited for the exploration of dangerous threats.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity

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Pure Signal™ Scout: External Threat Intelligence FAQs

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What Is External Threat Intelligence?

External Threat Intelligence refers to the collection and analysis of information about threats originating outside an organization's network. It encompasses data on threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), as well as indicators of compromise (IOCs) observed across the internet. Unlike internal threat intelligence, which focuses on threats within an organization's own systems, external threat intelligence provides insights into the broader threat landscape.

By leveraging external threat intelligence, organizations can:

  • Anticipate Attacks: Gain awareness of emerging threats and vulnerabilities exploited in the wild.

  • Understand Threat Actors: Learn about the motives and methods of attackers targeting similar organizations.

  • Strengthen Defenses: Implement proactive measures based on real-world threat data.

Integrating external threat intelligence into your security strategy enhances situational awareness and enables a more robust, proactive defense posture.

How Does External Threat Intelligence Differ From Internal Threat Intelligence?

While both types of intelligence aim to bolster an organization's security, they differ in scope and focus:

Internal Threat Intelligence:

  • Scope: Focuses on threats and vulnerabilities within or connected to the organization's network and systems.

  • Data Sources: Internal logs, incident reports, employee activity, and system alerts.

  • Purpose: Identifies internal vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or insider threats.

How does Pure Signal™ External Threat Intelligence differ from traditional sources of Threat Intelligence?

EASM platforms are crucial in scenarios involving:​

Cloud Adoption and Remote WorkforcesManaging assets in dynamic environmentsIoT and Third-Party Integrations

Addressing vulnerabilities introduced by connected devices and partners

Regulatory Compliance
Meeting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) needs

Mergers and Acquisitions
Exposing inherited risks in M&A targetsStrategic Cyber Defense PlanningEASM platforms can provide insights for organizations mapping their defense programs to MITRE ATT&ACK frameworkPlatforms like Orbit enable security teams to continuously discover, map, and monitor attack surfaces, and identify at-risk assets, with the goal to mitigate vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.

What Challenges Are Addressed by External Attack Surface Management?

EASM addresses challenges such as:Talent and Expertise Gaps:​
Providing enterprise-grade exposure management for organizations lacking in-house expertise.

Real-Time Threat Detection:
Supporting mature organizations with advanced detection and response needs.

Proactive Defense Shifts:
Enabling a move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity strategies.

Third-Party Risks:
Managing sophisticated threats from expanding third-party ecosystems.

What Are the Top Benefits of Attack Surface Management Tools?

Benefits include: In-Depth Visibility:A comprehensive view of external IT assets and digital landscapes.

Risk-Based Prioritization:Automated scoring and trusted threat data for continuous monitoring.

Enhanced Investigations:Contextual threat intelligence for focusing on critical risks.

Improved Workflows:Integration with security platforms for cohesive threat and vulnerability management.

Regulatory Compliance:Supporting GRC requirements and avoiding penalties.

What Key Use Cases Are Supported by External Attack Surface Management Platforms?

Key use cases include

Asset Discovery and Mapping: Ensuring unmanaged assets don't go unnoticed.

Vulnerability Management:Prioritizing threats based on severity and relevance.

Incident Response and Management:Streamlining threat identification and accelerating response times.

Compliance and Risk Management:Supporting governance and exposing risks in M&A scenarios.

Third-Party risk monitoring:Enabling proactive visibility of supply chain and third-party risks to be discovered and alerted on.

Can Organizations Measure the ROI of External Attack Surface Management Platforms?

Yes, organizations can measure ROI by evaluating.

​Risk Reduction:Assessing decreased vulnerabilities and prevented security incidents.

Efficiency Improvements: Calculating operational cost savings from streamlined processes.

Incident Response Impact: Measuring reductions in Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR).

By tracking these metrics over time, organizations can quantify the value delivered by EASM platforms like Orbit.

How does External Attack Surface Management differ from current digital asset management?

External Attack Surface Management (EASM) differs from traditional digital asset management approaches like Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) by focusing exclusively on an organization's external-facing assets as seen from an attacker's perspective. While CAASM provides a comprehensive inventory of all cyber assets—including internal systems and devices—by aggregating data from internal sources, EASM zeroes in on discovering, monitoring, and assessing assets that are exposed to the internet. This includes identifying unknown or unmanaged assets, shadow IT, and vulnerabilities that may not be visible through internal management tools, or omitted from asset inventories due to error, oversight or lack of process.

By adopting an outside-in approach, EASM enables organizations to understand and mitigate risks that external threat actors could exploit, offering a proactive and attacker-centric strategy that complements internal asset management practices.

Why Do Organizations Need External Attack Surface Management?

Organizations need EASM because:
Dynamically Changing Threat Landscape:
Vulnerable digital assets are extensively used in cyber attacks and can manifest faster than IT can maintain pace with.

Rapid Digital Expansion:
Security teams struggle to keep pace with business growth that introduces hidden risks.

Proactive Risk Management:
EASM platforms allow security teams to efficiently discover digital assets, attribute ownership, and reveal risks before they are exploited.Best practice reduces risks.

Frameworks such as NIST help to provide structure for external assets

Align With Regulatory Compliance:
Legal standards like EU GDPR & information security standards such as ISO 270001:2022 mandate compliance.

What Are the Important Features of Attack Surface Management Tools?

Key features include

Optimized Asset Management:
Continuous asset discovery, mapping, and monitoring.Detailed inventory of domains, IP addresses, cloud services, and other digital assets.

Proactive Exposure Management:
Automated scans and scoring for real-time visibility. Rapid remediation of known assets and related vulnerabilities.

Enhanced Context:
Integration of threat intelligence from trusted sources like Team Cymru.

Contextual tags, analyst-sourced insights, and enriched detection capabilities.Automation:
API integrations for data sharing with existing tools.Unified view with adaptable, scalable, and automated workflows.

User Experience:
Intuitive dashboards with real-time metrics.Visual analytics and reporting tools for centralized administration and compliance.

How Does External Attack Surface Management Work?

Orbit operates by

Autonomous and Continuous Asset Discovery and Mapping: Building a comprehensive inventory of all external-facing IT assets.

Autonomous and Continuous Scanning:Identifying vulnerabilities and exploitable security weaknesses.

Threat Intelligence Integration:Contextualizing findings to pinpoint the most significant threats.

Automated Risk Scoring:Prioritizing risks based on severity, impact, and relevance.

Real-Time Alerts and Reporting: Offering actionable insights and remediation recommendations.

Integration with Existing Platforms:Streamlining workflows through SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing system integrations.

What Criteria Are Used to Select External Attack Surface Management Platforms?

When evaluating EASM tools, consider:​
Integration Capabilities:Compatibility with existing SIEM, SOAR, and cybersecurity solutions.

Threat Intelligence Quality: Providers offering trusted and reliable context-enriched intelligence.

Coverage and Accuracy: Efficacy in risk prioritization and automated workflows.

Scalability and Adaptability:Ability to align with broader exposure management strategies.

Orbit excels in these areas, making it a top choice for comprehensive EASM.

How Does Integrating Attack Surface Management Tools with Existing Security Platforms Improve Outcomes?

Integration enhancesUnified Visibility:
Combining ASM data with existing security events for a comprehensive view.

Threat Detection:
Uncovering previously undetected threats through enriched data.Workflow

Efficiency:
Automating ticket creation and tracking to improve vulnerability management.

Proactive Defense:
Stopping threats before they escalate into cyber attacks.