To effectively implement a CTEM security strategy, a variety of technical tools must be combined, with representative tools as follows.

Attack Surface Management (ASM) Tools

Attack Surface Management tools monitor all digital assets owned by an organization (servers, network equipment, cloud infrastructures, etc.) and identify points susceptible to external attacks. ASM assists in detecting and managing the vulnerabilities of assets owned by an organization through real-time monitoring. For example, tools like OFFen ASM track assets accessible from outside, visualize the attack surface, and detect security vulnerabilities in real time.

Vulnerability Scanners

Vulnerability scanners automatically detect vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications. These tools identify unpatched software and incorrect configuration settings, helping organizations detect security risks and address them. Notable tools include vulnerability scanners like Nessus and Qualys.

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Tools

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) tools mimic real hacker attack scenarios to test an organization's defense system. These are used in the Validation stage of CTEM, allowing an organization to assess how effective its security measures are against actual attacks.

Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)

PTaaS, a penetration testing service delivered via the cloud, enables continuous testing and assessment of an organization's assets and vulnerabilities. This helps security teams detect vulnerabilities in real time and respond immediately, thereby strengthening the validation under CTEM.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

SIEM systems collect and analyze log data from various sources within an organization to detect security events in real time. SIEM is an essential tool for threat detection, improving response speed, and ensuring regulatory compliance, providing a comprehensive understanding of an organization's overall security status. Notable SIEM tools include Splunk and IBM QRadar.

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

SOAR tools automate responses to security events and integrate various security tools to help an organization quickly respond to security threats. This allows security teams to manage threats more effectively and reduce time-consuming manual tasks.