Exposure management and vulnerability management both play pivotal roles in supporting an organization’s security posture. However, they serve different functions in cybersecurity, and many organizations are fuzzy about their distinctions. If you want to make sure that your approach is sound, being clear on the differences between the two is essential.
In this post, we’ll look at each of the concepts, unpacking their core functions, outcomes, and differences and why they matter to you.
Let’s begin with a deeper look at exposure management.
What is exposure management?
Exposure management is an organization’s process of identifying, assessing, and addressing security risks associated with digital assets. It hinges on determining what assets are vulnerable to attacks. Exposure management involves several key processes, including:
- Asset discovery: Using asset discovery tools, an organization identifies and inventories all externally facing assets.
- Risk assessment: The inventory is analyzed to outline how each asset is exposed, leading to a comprehensive understanding of how exposures can be exploited.
- Prioritization: Potential risks associated with digital assets are…
