Last updated at Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT
Cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it imperative for organizations to stay ahead of attackers with proactive security measures. To help organizations navigate this rapidly changing threat landscape, we are excited to introduce the Exposure Assessment Platform (EAP) Buyer’s Guide. This comprehensive guide is designed to help security professionals understand the critical role of EAPs in modern security programs, evaluate potential solutions, and implement the right tool for their organization.
Why you need an EAP
Exposure Assessment Platforms (EAPs) continuously identify and prioritize exposures, such as vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, across a broad range of asset classes. EAPs go beyond traditional vulnerability management by offering real-time visibility into an organization’s entire IT environment, enabling security teams to proactively mitigate risks and prioritize remediation efforts effectively.
An EAP is a critical component of a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) program. With this in mind, our buyer’s guide provides essential insights into:
- The importance of EAPs in modern security strategies
- How EAPs support a CTEM framework
- Key criteria to consider when evaluating an EAP solution
- Best practices for implementing continuous risk management
How to evaluate and find the right EAP
Not all EAPs are created equal. When assessing potential solutions, organizations should prioritize platforms that offer:
- Comprehensive visibility across all digital assets, including cloud environments, third-party integrations, and IoT devices.
- Real-time continuous monitoring to detect new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
- Advanced prioritization capabilities leveraging contextual risk scoring and attack path analysis.
- Automated security testing and validation to assess real-world exploitability.
- Seamless integration with existing security tools to enhance threat intelligence and remediation workflows.
How Rapid7’s EAP can help strengthen your security
For organizations looking to gain complete control over their attack surface, Rapid7’s Exposure Command offers unparalleled visibility and risk assessment capabilities. By aggregating insights from native exposure detection and third-party sources, Exposure Command enables security teams to:
- Identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on real-world threat intelligence to reduce blind spots and misconfigurations.
- Integrate with existing security ecosystems, reducing operational overhead.
- Increase ROI by tracking the impact of reducing risk exposure across the business in real time.
With Rapid7 Exposure Command, organizations can reduce manual efforts, optimize security workflows, and proactively mitigate risks before they escalate into breaches. And by leveraging the insights and best practices outlined in this guide, organizations can make informed decisions to enhance their security posture, mitigate risk, and stay ahead of emerging threats.
