Mastering Attack Surface Management

In an increasingly interconnected world, organizations face a growing attack surface that exposes them to cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Are you ready to master the art of attack surface management and proactively protect your digital assets? Look no further!

Mastering Attack Surface Management is your comprehensive guide to understanding, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with your organization's attack surface. Authored by cybersecurity expert Kris Hermans, this book provides invaluable insights, practical strategies, and cutting-edge techniques to help you safeguard your critical assets from emerging threats.

What's Inside:

1. Introduction to Attack Surface Management
1. Understanding Attack Surface Management
2. Importance and Benefits of Attack Surface Management
3. Key Components of Attack Surface
4. Attack Surface Management Frameworks and Models
2. Attack Surface Assessment
1. Attack Surface Mapping and Enumeration
2. Identifying Internet-Facing Assets
3. Cataloging Software and Systems
4. Identifying External Dependencies
5. Attack Surface Visualization and Analysis
3. Attack Surface Reduction Techniques
1. Principle of Least Privilege
2. Vulnerability and Patch Management
3. Configuration Hardening and Baselines
4. Network Segmentation and Firewall Rules
5. Removing Unnecessary Services and Ports
4. Third-Party Risk Management
1. Vendor and Supplier Risk Assessment
2. Contractual Obligations and Security Requirements
3. Third-Party Vendor Security Audits
4. Supply Chain Security Management
5. Continuous Monitoring of Third-Party Risk
5. Cloud Attack Surface Management
1. Cloud Service Provider Security Assessment
2. Cloud Security Controls and Configuration
3. Cloud Identity and Access Management
4. Cloud Data Protection and Encryption
5. Monitoring Cloud Attack Surface
6. Web Application Attack Surface Management
1. Web Application Security Assessment
2. Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
3. Web Application Firewall (WAF) Implementation
4. Secure Coding and Input Validation
5. Secure Session Management and Authentication
7. Network Attack Surface Management
1. Network Security Assessment
2. Perimeter Defense and Intrusion Detection Systems
3. Network Access Control and Segmentation
4. Wireless Network Security
5. Remote Access and VPN Security
8. Mobile Attack Surface Management
1. Mobile Application Security Assessment
2. Mobile Device Management (MDM)
3. Secure Mobile App Development
4. Mobile App Store Security
5. Mobile Device Security Controls
9. IoT Attack Surface Management
1. IoT Security Assessment
2. IoT Device Authentication and Authorization
3. Secure Communication Protocols for IoT
4. IoT Data Protection and Privacy
5. Supply Chain Security in IoT
10. Incident Response and Attack Surface Management
1. Attack Surface Monitoring and Detection
2. Incident Response Planning for Attack Surface Breaches
3. Incident Investigation and Analysis
4. Attack Surface Remediation and Recovery
5. Lessons Learned and Post-Incident Enhancements
11. Emerging Trends in Attack Surface Management
1. Cloud-native Attack Surface Management
2. Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Attack Surface Management
3. DevSecOps and Attack Surface Reduction
4. Threat Intelligence Integration in Attack Surface Management
5. Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Attack Surface Management
12. Future Challenges and Considerations
1. Evolving Threat Landscape and Attack Surface Complexity
2. Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
3. Balancing Security and Business Needs
4. Skill Development and Workforce Challenges
5. Continuous Improvement and Adaptive Security
13. Appendix
1. Glossary of Attack Surface Management Terms
2. Attack Surface Assessment Tools and Resources
3. Attack Surface Management Checklists and Templates
4. References and Recommended Reading
5. About the author

About the author:

Cybellium is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the ever-evolving computer science landscape securely and learn only the latest information available on any subject in the category of computer science including:

- Information Technology (IT)

- Cyber Security

- Information Security

- Big Data

- Artificial Intelligence (AI)

- Engineering

- Robotics

- Standards and compliance

Our mission is to be at the forefront of computer science education, offering a wide and comprehensive range of resources, including books, courses, classes and training programs, tailored to meet the diverse needs of any subject in computer science.

Buy Now: Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and eBook formats.