101 from Enterprise Strategy Group: What is defense surface management?
Summary
This article introduces Defense Surface Management (DSM) as a solution to the rising costs, complexity, and manual effort in enterprise cybersecurity. It highlights how a threat-centric approach, with DSM at its core, can help organizations secure themselves against large-scale attacks while managing budget constraints.
IFF Assessment
Defense Surface Management offers a more efficient and potentially cost-effective way for defenders to manage their security posture.
Defender Context
Defense Surface Management aims to provide a clearer understanding of an organization's attackable footprint, helping defenders prioritize efforts and reduce risk. Organizations should explore how DSM tools and strategies can complement their existing security programs to achieve better visibility and control.