This whitepaper explores how organizations can shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity through Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). As digital landscapes expand and threats evolve, traditional security methods create coverage gaps in rapidly growing attack surfaces.

The document details Gartner's five-stage CTEM framework and how IONIX addresses each component:

  • Scoping: Creates a comprehensive view of organizational assets, including cloud resources, on-premise infrastructure, and digital supply chain connections
  • Discovery: Employs multi-layered intelligence across nine distinct discovery methods, with Discovery Evidence that reduces false positives
  • Prioritization: Prioritizes real risks with relevant context over theoretical vulnerabilities
  • Validation: Leverages non-intrusive testing to identify genuine threats without operational disruption
  • Mobilization: Streamlines remediation through system integrations and innovative features like Active Protection and Clustering 

The whitepaper positions Attack Surface Management (ASM) as an ideal CTEM starting point, highlighting benefits including attacker's perspective visibility, fast time-to-value, and alignment with digital transformation.

For organizations concerned about expanding attack surfaces, this document provides practical guidance on implementing a comprehensive CTEM strategy to enhance overall security posture.