In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a priority for any organization, especially in Public Administration. The increasing digitalization of government services expands the potential attack surface, making it essential to have advanced tools to protect against threats. ELSA is the solution, as it can manage and reduce the risks associated with the exposure of assets on the Internet.
What is ASM (Attack Surface Management)?
ASM is a technology designed to identify, assess, and mitigate an organization’s attack surface. The attack surface encompasses all entry points that attackers could exploit, including web applications, networks, internal systems, and connected devices.
Effective management of this surface involves:
– Asset Identification: Cataloging all digital assets the organization owns and controls.
– Risk Assessment: Determining the vulnerability level of each asset and the potential impact of an attack.
– Threat Mitigation: Implementing security measures to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen defense against attacks.
– Continuous Monitoring: Constantly supervising the attack surface to detect and respond to new threats quickly.
ELSA: Local Exposure and Attack Surface
Developed by Delta90 in collaboration with CCN-CERT (National Cryptologic Center of Spain), ELSA represents an innovative solution in the ASM field. Designed specifically to enhance cybersecurity in public administration, ELSA offers a series of features and advantages that make it an indispensable tool:
1. Automated Asset Identification: Utilizes advanced algorithms to automatically discover and catalog all digital assets of an organization. This automation saves time and ensures comprehensive coverage of the attack surface.
2. Dynamic Vulnerability Assessment: The platform not only identifies assets but also continuously evaluates their vulnerabilities. It uses advanced scanning techniques and updated databases to detect potential exploitation points in real-time.
3. Comprehensive Risk Management: Provides a detailed analysis of the risks associated with each detected vulnerability, prioritizing those that pose a greater threat. This allows organizations to efficiently focus on mitigating the most critical risks.
4. Proactive Alerts and Notifications: Issues alerts and notifications upon detecting new vulnerabilities or significant changes in the attack surface. This enables a quick and timely response to potential threats.
5. Detailed and Customizable Reports: Generates exhaustive reports that can be customized according to the organization’s needs. These reports facilitate informed decision-making and risk communication to stakeholders.
6. Enhanced Visibility: One of ELSA’s most notable features is its ability to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date view of all assets and their vulnerabilities. This allows organizations to have complete control over their attack surface, facilitating the identification of potential threats and the efficient implementation of preventive measures.
7. Risk Reduction: Stands out for its ability to identify and offer measures to proactively mitigate vulnerabilities present in an organization’s infrastructure. By doing so, the platform helps significantly reduce risk, providing an additional layer of security and peace of mind to businesses and public administrations.
8. Operational Efficiency: The automation of repetitive tasks is one of ELSA’s great advantages. This operational efficiency not only optimizes the use of available resources but also improves incident response.
Conclusion
In a changing environment where threats are increasingly sophisticated and frequent, tools like ELSA are essential for protecting the digital infrastructure of Public Administration. Public administrations can now request participation in the various pilots being carried out, obtaining an access account to their dedicated surface panel with the results obtained so far.
Thanks to its comprehensive and automated approach, ELSA not only improves security but also optimizes the resources and processes needed to maintain an effective defense against attacks.
