Cybersecurity assessments are an essential part of any organization’s security strategy. However, manual assessments can be time consuming and costly, and often lack the objectivity needed to accurately assess risk. Automated cybersecurity assessments provide a more efficient and cost-effective way to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in an organization’s security posture.
The use of automated security testing platforms based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework enables organizations to get more objective evidence of their cybersecurity performance quickly and at significantly less cost than traditional methods. This type of assessment provides a comprehensive view of an organization’s security posture by leveraging threat intelligence from external sources such as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) or the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). Additionally, automated cybersecurity assessments can help organizations identify potential threats before they become major issues, allowing them to take proactive steps to mitigate risk.
Organizations that use automated cybersecurity assessments benefit from increased profits due to reduced costs associated with manual assessments, improved customer relationships due to enhanced security measures, and better decision making due to increased visibility into their security posture. For example, SightGain is an automated security testing platform that uses threat intelligence from external sources such as NCSC or US-CERT to provide organizations with a comprehensive view of their cyber risk profile. SightGain also offers advanced analytics capabilities which enable organizations to quickly identify areas where they may be vulnerable and take action accordingly.
In conclusion, automated cybersecurity assessments offer organizations a cost-effective way to improve their overall security posture while providing them with greater visibility into potential threats. By leveraging threat intelligence from external sources such as NCSC or US-CERT, organizations can gain insight into their cyber risk profile quickly and efficiently while reducing costs associated with manual assessments.
Sources
- https://ncua.gov/regulation-supervision/regulatory-compliance-resources/cybersecurity-resources/acet-and-other-assessment-tools
- https://fsscc.org/title-here/
- https://www.ffiec.gov/cyberassessmenttool.htm
