Asset Discovery for External Attack Surface Management
Discover And Monitor Unknown Internet Facing Assets Before Attackers Do
What Is Asset Discovery In Cybersecurity?
Asset discovery is the process of identifying and maintaining visibility of all systems, services and technologies that are exposed to the internet and accessible to attackers.
Unlike internal asset inventories or CMDBs, external asset discovery focuses on what can actually be seen and interacted with from the outside. This includes assets that may be unmanaged, forgotten, misconfigured or deployed without security oversight.
Effective asset discovery answers a simple but critical question: What Can An Attacker See When They Look At Your Organisation Online?
How DarkInvader Asset Discovery Works
DarkInvader continuously scans, analyses and correlates your organisation’s external footprint to build a comprehensive, attacker perspective view of your environment. By observing what is visible from the public internet, the platform identifies domains, subdomains, services, technologies and cloud hosted assets that may sit outside internal inventories, helping security teams understand exactly what attackers can discover, access and potentially exploit.
This approach ensures asset discovery reflects real world exposure rather than assumptions, providing a continuously updated foundation for effective external attack surface management.
Why Asset Discovery is Essential
The Foundation of Strong Security
Asset discovery is the first crucial step in securing your organisation's digital landscape. It involves identifying all public-facing assets, including websites, subdomains, IP addresses, and cloud services, to build a complete inventory of your digital footprint.
Unseen Vulnerabilities = Hidden Risks
Without thorough asset discovery, unknown assets can remain unmanaged and vulnerable, providing easy entry points for cybercriminals. Every misconfigured server or forgotten subdomain increases your attack surface, presenting potential security risks.
The Dangers of Ignoring Shadow IT
Shadow IT—systems and applications deployed without IT’s approval—pose a significant risk if left unchecked. These hidden assets often lack proper security measures, making them prime targets for attackers looking to exploit security gaps.
The Need for Continuous Discovery
Your digital environment is always evolving, which means your attack surface changes over time. Continuous asset discovery is vital to maintain visibility and proactively manage threats, helping prevent data breaches and exploitation of vulnerabilities.
How DarkInsight Simplifies Asset Discovery
DarkInsight offers powerful tools to uncover and manage every digital asset, addressing the risks that come with an incomplete attack surface. Here’s how our platform equips you with the insights and visibility needed to protect your organisation effectively.
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Complete Asset Discovery
DarkInsight uses advanced scanning technology to identify every public-facing asset within your digital footprint. This includes websites, domains, IP addresses, cloud resources, and services running on your infrastructure. Our asset mapping goes beyond traditional discovery methods to ensure no hidden assets are left unchecked, giving you a comprehensive overview of your digital exposure.
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Visualise Your Attack Surface
Our platform presents your digital assets in an intuitive visual diagram, allowing you to easily understand their connections and potential vulnerabilities. This visual mapping simplifies the identification of weak points in your infrastructure, enabling you to prioritise areas that need immediate attention.
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Identify Shadow IT
Asset Mapping doesn't just cover the assets you know—it also reveals the hidden ones. Shadow IT, or unauthorised digital assets that may have been deployed without your IT team’s knowledge, pose a significant risk to your security. DarkInsight's scanning detects these overlooked assets, bringing them into focus so you can secure them before they become a target.
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Geographical Asset Mapping
DarkInsight’s Geographical Asset Mapping shows the global locations of all your public-facing assets. This helps you quickly spot assets hosted in unexpected or risky locations, potentially indicating configuration errors or security vulnerabilities. By understanding your assets' geographical distribution, you can address risks and align your infrastructure with security policies.
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