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Threat Management Proactively Confront Threats Contact Us Challenges Optiv’s Approach Services Related Resources Our Team Business Speed + Threat Complexity = Reactive Threat Management Network connections, apps, websites, social media, mobile, email and more – security threats come in from every direction. Adopting IoT, virtual environments and cloud applications are probably stretching your security program because it wasn’t built to align with your business operations. And then third-party open-source components add even more complexity, and “who does what?” in IT complicates the task of tracking issues. Threat Management Challenges Threat DetectionIt’s nearly impossible to detect and manage things across this ever-changing environment. Threat IdentificationYou can’t fix what you can’t find, and hackers are getting better at hiding every day. Right-Sizing Your Tool StackBuying more tools as a reaction to threats can make integration and remediation more difficult. It’s a growing problem, and it doesn’t help bridge security and IT operations, reduce risk, or communicate ROI to the board. What is Threat Management? DefinitionThreat management is a framework and related set of practices that enable organizations to continuously identify, assess, classify and respond to threats and related vulnerabilities, using proven remediation and mitigation techniques, to reduce dwell time and minimize cyber risks faster and with more accuracy. Threat Management ApproachIt’s about identifying your organization’s attack surface, leveraging your existing security controls to maximize the value of your current investments, knowing where security gaps exist, and understanding which applications, assets, services, and information technology (IT) environments are most appealing to threat actors. Best PracticesHaving a well-planned, fully-staffed, threat and vulnerability management capability allows you to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and malicious activity faster, respond more rapidly to security incidents, reduce threat actor dwell time, remediate issues and more naturally. Your Current Threat Management Approach Could Leave You Vulnerable Here’s why your organization may not be aware of its complete risk picture from threats and vulnerabilities. Infrastructure ComplexityGrowing attack surfaces, new policies and technologies, and not knowing roles and responsibilities can reduce your visibility to threats and increase the risk of a breach. Compliance-Driven ApproachYour organization may be reactive to threats, opting for a tactical or compliance-driven approach, which can increase the frequency of attacks and recovery time. Lack of ReadinessThe ability to quickly detect and respond to an incident dramatically affects how much damage can be done to your data, environment, reputation and financial well-being. Why You Need a Better Threat Management Solution Effective threat management is about knowing what your attack surface is comprised of, understanding where security gaps exist and what assets are most appealing to threat actors, and honing the ability to detect – while ensuring a quick and effective response. As your organization evolves, new technologies and policies must be integrated strategically, not just deployed tactically (and perhaps even haphazardly) and compliance should be the result of the plan, not its entire purpose. With Optiv’s holistic threat management approach, you can: Image Discover strengths and weaknesses Image Identify vulnerabilities and malicious activity faster than standard detection methods Image Respond rapidly and reduce threat actor dwell time Image Remediate issues and naturally build security Optiv Threat Management Services Attack & Penetration Testing Learn how our our red teamers can inform your risk calculations down the road. Learn More Attacker Simulation / Red & Purple Teaming Gauge resilience to cyberthreats and align security posture to business objectives. Learn More Cyber Incident Readiness Services Measure your incident response plan to the ever-changing threat landscape. Learn More Remediation Services Minimize exploitable security weaknesses using data-driven metrics. Learn More Incident Response Deploy threat hunting, media forensics, malware analysis, containment and isolation. Learn More Threat Intelligence Use our collective knowledge to understand and combat threats. Learn More Optiv’s Approach to Threat Management Attack & Penetration Threat Hunt Purple Team Incident Response & Remediation Attack & Penetration Do More Than Test – Respond to Threats Unknown weaknesses in your software, hardware and end-user environments are a playground for cyber attackers. Regular testing is essential, but your organization benefits even more from training and resources that go beyond testing. Predict and preempt attacks, preparing your response before the hackers are even out of bed. Establishing and maintaining an active defense of your assets can be daunting, and it’s critical to know that your current controls are working and that your bases are covered. Our attack and penetration services emulate sophisticated hacker strategies to uncover vulnerabilities and generate insight toward remediation. Elite ethical hackers. Forward-thinking researchers. Veteran cyber threat pros. These teams employ advanced attack tools to conduct network penetration testing that helps you identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, protect your network, your assets, your business, and your people. Threat Hunt Purple Team Purple Teaming – Inside-Out Collaboration is essential to detecting and preventing insider threats. Our purple teaming exercises: Unite subject matter expertise from offensive operators and incident responders Demonstrate how adversarial TTPs can be employed in your environment Evaluate the ability to identify those TTPs Workshop possible responses Because our exercises are human-driven, we can iterate scenarios on the fly, mimicking the creativity you’d expect from actual hackers. They’re always determined and sometimes may be influenced or supported by a sophisticated third party. They might even be emotionally compromised and irrational or actively destructive. We can work through all these scenarios and a lot more. We’re battle-tested and deeply experienced with the frameworks and mentalities driving modern purple teaming. Listen in below. Incident Response & Remediation Incident Response & Remediation Incident response (IR) is the actions your organization takes to manage what happens after a security breach or cyberattack. Typical activities in incident response include identifying/containing/eradicating the issue and recovering the impacted systems. Optiv can help you respond and recover with advice, guidance and hands-on expertise. Our services include securing the scene, defining the scope of the compromise, collecting and analyzing data related to the event, and issuing a report documenting the findings. In the event of an incident, we can help uncover the attackers’ actions, detail the scope of the compromise, identify steps to mitigate or limit data loss, and secure your business against future attacks. Related Insights Get Insider a Hacker’s Mind Attackers love unknown weaknesses in your software, hardware and end-user environments. In this infographic, learn the steps you can take to actively defend your assets, ensure your current controls are working and cover your cybersecurity bases. View Infographic Image Source Zero / Con – Purple Teaming Inside-Out Discover how we approach Purple Teaming, get into some technical weeds, enjoy some war stories and end with a Q&A. Watch Video Image Attacker Simulation / Red & Purple Teaming Learn more about this rapid remediation and restoration service designed to help clients counter business interruptions. Get Service Brief Image Field Guide #2.0: How to Survive an Attack Discover how an effective Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan can guide your organization through a potential data breach. Learn More Our Threat Experts Have Been Here Before We deliver a security-first perspective with a holistic approach to infrastructure and programs. 0M+ Lines of code reviewed 0k+ Vulnerabilities identified 0k+ Hours pen testing 0k+ Hours application testing 0k+ Hours of incident management 0% Of vulnerabilities Optiv identifies are not identified by automated tools 0+ Consultants with 110+ certifications and 1500+ years combined threat experience 0% Of Fortune 500 companies use Optiv threat management services A dedicated team comprised of only 4% of top applicants exclusively performing attack and penetration services. Leverage market-leading attack and penetration R&D that identifies and exposes the newest attack vectors. Manual testing and verification methods that supplement automated scanning to ensure a comprehensive assessment of your entire security program. Speak to a Threat Management Expert Reach out to an Optiv professional with your specific threat management questions.