Cyber threats evolve daily, and organizations need to move beyond traditional security approaches to stay ahead. That’s why Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), a concept introduced by Gartner, has been gaining traction. CTEM isn’t just another cybersecurity buzzword; it’s a structured, continuous program designed to help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate security risks proactively. If you’re considering implementing a CTEM program, Trend Vision One TM Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) solution—formerly known as Attack Surface Risk Management (ASRM)—can give you a significant head start.
Understanding CTEM
CTEM is a comprehensive program that enables organizations to continuously assess their cybersecurity posture, prioritize exposures based on risk, and take proactive steps to mitigate them. It focuses on five key stages:
Scoping: Defining the assets, environments, and attack surface to monitor.
Discovery: Identifying visible and hidden assets, exposures (vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations) across the previously scoped areas.
Prioritization: Understanding the real-world impact of threats and focusing on the most critical risks,…
