August 14, 2024 at 08:39AM
Traditional password security measures are no longer enough to protect organizations from cyber threats. Prioritize securing the Active Directory and consider integrating External Attack Surface Management (EASM) to enhance password security. EASM helps detect vulnerabilities, monitor for leaked credentials, provide real-time alerts, and offer actionable recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
From the provided meeting notes, it is clear that traditional password security measures are no longer sufficient for protecting organizations from credential-based attacks. The meeting highlights the importance of securing the Active Directory as a priority and then emphasizes the integration of External Attack Surface Management (EASM) to significantly enhance password security.
EASM begins by identifying and cataloging all publicly accessible digital assets of an organization and then scans these assets for vulnerabilities, prioritizing them based on severity to provide actionable recommendations for mitigating or correcting these vulnerabilities. EASM further augments password security by proactively monitoring for leaked credentials, assigning risk scores to such leaks, and integrating with threat intelligence sources to monitor the dark web for compromised credentials.
Additionally, EASM continuously monitors and assesses a company’s publicly accessible digital assets to detect weak passwords, unencrypted passwords, and other password-related security flaws. Real-time alerts and remediation actions are also provided, allowing organizations to quickly respond to issues as they’re identified.
The meeting notes suggest that organizations can combine a password security solution such as Specops Password Policy with an EASM tool like Outpost24 to enhance security measures. This integration not only provides continuous monitoring but also proactive measures against credential leaks, ensuring a comprehensive approach to securing both the internal and external aspects of an organization’s IT infrastructure.
In summary, an EASM solution augments password security by providing vulnerability detection and recommendations, dark web monitoring, contextual information about credential leaks, identifying risky users, risk scoring, and real-time alerts and remediation. Organizations can fortify their defenses and ensure the protection of sensitive information by implementing EASM strategies in combination with existing password policies.