Did you know that 74% of cyber incidents come from unknown or unmanaged assets? These blind spots give attackers the perfect entry point.
That’s why FortifyData’s Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) capabilities give you the full picture of your organization’s assets and exposures, so nothing stays hidden.
From mapping every device, application, and cloud instance to continuously assessing vulnerabilities, FortifyData helps you continuously monitor your assets, both external facing and internal, to stay ahead of threats and meet compliance demands.
Want to know how? Let’s find out.
What is Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management?
CAASM is a security approach that helps organizations find, track, and understand all their digital assets, such as devices, apps, cloud services, and networks.
Learn more in this Complete Guide to Attack Surface Management.
How FortifyData Delivers Full Asset and Exposure Awareness
Knowing exactly what assets you have and the risks tied to them is the first step toward strong cybersecurity. FortifyData makes this process clear, fast, and effective, so security teams can act before threats cause damage.
Let’s break cyber asset attack surface management down in easier terms:
1. Comprehensive Asset Discovery
FortifyData starts by finding every single asset connected to your environment, whether it’s on your network, in the cloud, or part of shadow IT that may have been set up without approval. You can also integrate existing security tools to have all assets accounted for in one platform. This includes servers, applications, databases, and even unmanaged devices.
If you have a clear inventory, you reduce blind spots, making it harder for attackers to find an unnoticed entry point. Many cyber incidents happen because an unmonitored asset is forgotten. FortifyData makes sure to provide continuous identification and automated assessments to prevent cyber incidents.
2. Context-Rich Asset Data
FortifyData enriches each asset with owner, location, business unit, data sensitivity, and tech stack. That context cuts triage time during an incident. It’s critical when a breach can cost a median $4.88M and take 241 days to identify and contain.
For example, knowing that a vulnerable server supports your customer database means it gets priority attention over less “operationally critical” assets with same vulnerabilities. If a vulnerability is detected, the security team instantly knows which department to contact and how urgent the fix is.
3. Continuous Exposure Monitoring
Cyber risks change quickly. A system that’s safe today could be exposed tomorrow after a configuration change or a new vulnerability is discovered. FortifyData keeps watch in real time, scanning for issues like outdated software, weak configurations, or open ports.
For example, if a cloud server suddenly becomes accessible from the internet, FortifyData alerts the team immediately. This means problems can be fixed before they turn into breaches. It’s like having a security guard who never sleeps.
One study found that only 17% of organizations can inventory 95% or more of their assets clearly. If you can’t trust your asset list, you can’t secure anything properly and the old saying lives true, “you can’t protect, what you can’t see.”
4. Executive-Level Coverage and Reporting
CISOs need clear coverage, compliance status, and outcome-based metrics. FortifyData’s dashboards roll up asset coverage, open exposures by business impact, SLA burn-down, and audit evidence.
That clarity supports board reporting and regulatory reviews. It’s not just about convenience because errors and misconfigurations account for roughly one-third of incidents. This makes it a governance must-have to prove control coverage and fix progress.
Key Benefits of Using FortifyData CAASM
Adopting CAASM tools like FortifyData means you gain far more than just cyber attack surface visibility. You get measurable security and operational improvements that directly reduce risk and streamline your work.
1. Full Coverage of On-Prem, Cloud, and Remote Assets
Most breaches start with assets you didn’t know existed. FortifyData eliminates that risk by discovering and monitoring every asset, whether it’s on-site, in the cloud, or part of a remote workforce setup.
According to research, 67% of organizations admit they lack full visibility, which often leads to attack surface blind spots that attackers exploit. By closing these gaps, you ensure your security efforts protect your entire environment.
2. Prioritized Risk Reduction
Not all vulnerabilities carry the same danger. FortifyData helps you focus on what really matters by ranking risks based on exploit likelihood, business impact, and threat context.
This means your security team spends time fixing what attackers are most likely to target first. The result is faster, more meaningful risk reduction without overwhelming your team.
3. Improved Compliance Posture
Compliance audits can be stressful and time-consuming, especially when evidence is scattered across tools. FortifyData automatically maps asset data and exposure remediation to compliance controls.
It also provides ready-to-use reports for frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS. This not only speeds up audit preparation but also ensures ongoing compliance rather than last-minute scrambling.
How to Start with FortifyData’s Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management?
FortifyData is a comprehensive attack surface management tool with the market’s desired capability set. Getting started with FortifyData is straightforward. By following a clear process, you can quickly unlock the full value of cyber asset attack surface management and strengthen your security posture from day one.
1. Assess Current Cyber Attack Surface Visibility Gaps
Begin by identifying where your current asset visibility falls short. Many organizations have unmanaged devices, cloud services, or shadow IT that they are unaware of. This step helps you set a baseline so FortifyData can close those blind spots.
2. Integrate FortifyData with Existing Tools
FortifyData is designed to work with what you already use. Connect it to your SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and CMDB. This integration ensures all your tools share accurate, up-to-date asset data, reducing silos and enabling faster responses when threats emerge.
3. Automate Alerts and Reporting
Once integrated, set up automated alerts for any new exposures, misconfigurations, or high-risk vulnerabilities. FortifyData also generates compliance-ready reports without manual effort. This automation saves time, reduces human error, and ensures security teams never miss critical changes in the attack surface.
4. Continuously Review and Improve
Cyber asset attack surface management is not a one-time task. Use FortifyData’s continuous monitoring to track progress, reduce risks, and update processes as your environment evolves. Regular reviews help maintain security maturity and adapt to new threats before they become incidents.
Take Control of Your Attack Surface Today
FortifyData makes it easy to see, understand, and protect every asset in your environment. With powerful cyber asset attack surface management capabilities, you can reduce risks, improve compliance, and make smarter decisions faster.
Request a demo with FortifyData and secure your organization before threats find you.
FAQs
1. Can FortifyData handle multi-cloud environments?
Yes, FortifyData supports AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid setups. It provides a single dashboard where you can view all cloud and on-premises assets together. This eliminates the blind spots that often occur when managing multiple platforms separately.
2. Is FortifyData suitable for small or mid-sized organizations?
Absolutely. FortifyData scales to fit any organization’s needs, from small businesses graduating from spreadsheet management to large enterprises seeking tool consolidation without compromising on risk. Smaller teams benefit from automation that reduces the need for large security staff, while still getting enterprise-grade protection.
