In 2023, data breaches globally reached a new high with an average cost of $4.45 million each. Apart from the immediate financial implications, these breaches have lasting effects such as diminished customer trust, harm to brand reputation, and disruption of business operations.
As data breaches become more frequent and expensive, businesses face a reality check: traditional cybersecurity methods may fall short in protecting against these evolving threats.
In response, organizations are recognizing the urgency to reinforce their defenses to safeguard sensitive data and critical assets. Key to this evolution is a strategy centered around continuous monitoring.
Continuous monitoring involves a range of techniques aimed at creating a robust, layered defense system:
- Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM): This technique involves ongoing vulnerability assessments across networks, prioritizing fixes for the most critical risks.
- External Attack Surface Management (EASM): It focuses on continuous discovery, monitoring, and analysis of external exposure, including domains, websites, hosts, and services.
- Cyber Threat Intelligence: This entails gathering actionable threat information to stay updated on adversaries and manage digital risks effectively.
Unlike one-time assessments that offer a snapshot of security, continuous monitoring is akin to a 24/7 live stream. It actively scans for vulnerabilities, anomalies, misconfigurations, and potential threats, enabling swift detection and response.