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Companies today face the challenge of knowing their external attack surfaces in the first place. New domains, cloud services, test systems or forgotten legacy systems are often operated without centralised control - and therefore remain invisible.

In an increasingly digital world, companies are no longer defined solely by their internal structures. Beyond their own networks, databases, and systems, they constantly interact with a variety of external assets. These assets range from cloud services and SaaS applications to partner systems, publicly accessible APIs, and IoT devices. Yet, many companies underestimate the number of external assets they have, and the potential risks associated with them.

In a Connected World: The Digital Attack Surface Is Rapidly Growing Businesses today rely on more digital tools and services than ever before—cloud solutions, APIs, and SaaS applications are just the tip of the iceberg. While these technologies streamline operations and improve customer experiences, they also introduce new risks: the digital attack surface of a company expands and becomes increasingly challenging to manage.