Gartner Report: Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program

According to Gartner, “By 2026, organizations prioritizing their security investments based on a continuous [threat] exposure management program will be three times less likely to suffer from a breach.” But what exactly is CTEM? 

Gartner describes CTEM as “a set of processes and capabilities that allow enterprises to continually and consistently evaluate the accessibility, exposure and exploitability of an enterprise’s digital and physical assets.” CTEM uses the cyclical phases of scoping, discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization to help organizations clearly identify, prioritize, and remediate the threats that pose the most risk to them. 

In 2022, Gartner released their report “Implement a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Program,” which outlines:

• The objectives and phases of a CTEM program 
• The technologies and providers that can support CTEM implementation
• The steps to expand an existing vulnerability management program to incorporate CTEM
• The potential benefits of CTEM implementation, including minimizing risk, improving resilience, and optimizing overall security posture

To help SafeBreach customers better understand CTEM and discover how breach and attack simulation (BAS) can enhance a CTEM program, we’ve created several resources:

The Road to CTEM, Part 1: Breaking down the 5 Phases

Get a high-level overview of CTEM, including an outline of each of the five phases, related technologies, and potential benefits of a CTEM program.

The Road to CTEM, Part 2: The Role of Validation

Dive into CTEM’s  validation phase and  learn how BAS, pen testing, red/purple team exercises, and other assessments work together to drive and improve a CTEM program and the overall security posture of an organization.

The Road to CTEM, Part 3: BAS vs. Other Validation Technologies

Hear more about the top challenges of CTEM implementation and the different tools and techniques that can support the continuous validation phase, including BAS, penetration testing, pen testing as a service (PTaaS), automated pen testing, red team exercises, and digital risk protection services (DRPS).

The Path to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) with BAS

Join SafeBreach experts as they discuss the details of CTEM and explore how BAS can enhance program implementation within large enterprises. You’ll learn about:

• What CTEM is and how it differs from traditional vulnerability management programs
• Which security tools and technologies can support a CTEM program 
• Why BAS is a critical element for successful CTEM implementation within large enterprises 
• How BAS can be combined with more tradition tools to enhance validation capabilities

Ready to learn more about how BAS can play an important role in your CTEM program now? Connect with a SafeBreach cybersecurity expert today.