Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management
Gain visibility into your external attack surface.
Overview
Microsoft Defender EASM continuously discovers and maps your digital attack surface to provide an external view of your online infrastructure. It helps security and IT teams identify unknowns, prioritize risk, eliminate threats, and extend vulnerability control beyond the firewall. The service provides a dynamic inventory of external assets across multiple cloud environments, including shadow IT.
✨ Key Features
- Global Attack Surface Discovery
- Dynamic Asset Inventory
- Deep Asset Insight and Vulnerability Detection
- Multi-Cloud Visibility
- Integration with Microsoft Security Ecosystem
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Microsoft Defender and Sentinel platforms.
- Leverages Microsoft's massive global infrastructure and threat intelligence.
- Simplified procurement and management for existing Microsoft customers.
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive view of the external attack surface with seamless integration into the Microsoft security stack for end-to-end visibility and response.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Discovering unmanaged resources in Azure and other clouds.
- Identifying exposed weaknesses in web applications and infrastructure.
- Gaining a real-time inventory of internet-facing assets.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Internal network scanning and vulnerability management.
- Organizations not invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more unified experience for Microsoft-centric organizations, reducing the need for third-party integrations.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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