Kaspersky expands Digital Footprint Intelligence with new External Attack Surface module

Kaspersky announced the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal. This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capabilities, giving security teams the visibility and control they need to stay ahead of cyber adversaries by continuously monitoring and securing their organization’s external perimeter.

The exploit of public-facing applications has been the main initial vector of attack for many years. According to Kaspersky Incident Response report, in 2024, they once again ranked first, accounting for 39% of incidents. Moreover, over 90% of the vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in 2024 were published more than a year ago, indicating that the attacked organizations had ineffective update policies.

As organizations expand their digital presence across cloud services, external applications and shadow IT, the need for continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing assets has become critical. The new module ...