Organizations are increasingly vulnerable as attack surfaces grow and cyber threats evolve. Addressing these threats is vital, making attack surface management (ASM) essential for security leaders globally. This practical book provides a comprehensive guide to help you master ASM. Cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and network administrators will explore key components, from networks and cloud systems to human factors.
Authors Ron Eddings and MJ Kaufmann offer actionable solutions for newcomers and experts alike, using machine learning and AI techniques. ASM helps you routinely assess digital assets to gain complete insight into vulnerabilities, and potential threats. The process covers all security aspects, from daily operations and threat hunting to vulnerability management and governance.
You'll learn:
Fundamental ASM concepts, including their role in cybersecurity
How to assess and map your organization's attack surface, including digital assets and vulnerabilities
Strategies for identifying, classifying, and prioritizing critical assets
Attack surfaces types, including each one's unique security challenges
How to align technical vulnerabilities with business risks
Principles of continuous monitoring and management to maintain a robust security posture
Techniques for automating asset discovery, tracking, and categorization
Remediation strategies for addressing vulnerabilities, including patching, monitoring, isolation, and containment
How to integrate ASM with incident response and continuously improve cybersecurity strategies
ASM is more than a strategy-it's a defense mechanism against growing cyber threats. This guide will help you fortify your digital defense.
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Höhe: 231 mm
Breite: 177 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
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978-1-0981-6508-6 (9781098165086)
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Ron Eddings is the Co-Founder and Executive Producer at Hacker Valley Media. Ron holds expertise across the cybersecurity domain with over 15 years of experience. His passion for making cybersecurity accessible and entertaining has established him as an influential voice in the industry. With hands-on mastery across IT and security, his career has spanned consulting at top firms like Booz Allen Hamilton and security architecture roles at Intel Corporation and Palo Alto Networks. Ron's writing and perspectives have been featured in notable publications, including Dark Reading, The CyberWire, and Black Hat. He continues to push the boundaries of edutainment through initiatives like Hacker Valley Studio, bringing cybersecurity into mainstream entertainment.
MJ Kaufmann is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Write Alchemist. She holds a Master's in Information Security (MSIS). Her passion and vision have solidified her as a trusted authority in cybersecurity content. With over two decades of practical IT expertise, her experience ranges from trailblazing enterprise-level projects to ghostwriting for global tech giants and shaping the next generation of IT professionals. Her hands-on technology mastery includes architecting applications, pioneering system designs, and deploying enterprise-grade solutions.
As a college professor, MJ taught programming and cybersecurity courses. She championed the importance of cybersecurity education, resulting in the creation of both an Associate's and Bachelor's degree programs in cybersecurity.
As a content and product marketing consultant specializing in technology and cybersecurity, her ghostwritten work has been published in respected magazines such as Forbes and Dark Reading. Her articles are published in industry publications like Helpnet Security, Network Computing, and Security Magazine.
