Pentera Surface
About the product
Pentera Surface is a module that allows you to test the external attack surface of your organization. It allows you to determine your company’s full exposure on the Internet – i.e., all publicly visible addresses, services, domains, and applications – and then perform controlled tests of these elements for vulnerabilities. Pentera Surface runs continuously, using OSINT techniques to map external assets (e.g., open port scanning, related domain search, certificate analysis) and update them regularly (Attack Surface Management Solutions by Pentera). This allows the module to detect new or modified assets that could have been overlooked (so-called shadow IT). After gathering information about the assets, Pentera Surface launches secure simulated attacks against the detected targets – e.g., it tests web applications for common OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, checks the configurations of services available from the Internet, looks for configuration data leaks, weak passwords, etc. All activities are performed with caution so as not to disrupt services (the module is implemented in accordance with the safe by design methodology). An image of potential external attack vectors is generated, along with a priority list of vulnerabilities that need to be eliminated in order to strengthen perimeter defense.
Pentera Surface is particularly useful for continuously monitoring an organization’s attack surface from the Internet. It is used for early detection of configuration errors and vulnerabilities in publicly accessible systems – before cybercriminals do. This module helps security teams answer the questions: “What does a potential attacker see when looking at my organization from the outside?” and “Which of our public systems are most vulnerable?” In practice, Pentera Surface replaces or complements periodic tests such as External Penetration Tests or Attack Surface Monitoring services provided by external companies, giving the company ongoing control over its own exposure. It is also a useful tool when implementing new online services – before they are published, you can automate checks to ensure that they do not contain common vulnerabilities.
Advantages of the product
Full visibility of the external attack surface.
Analysis from the attacker's perspective.
Secure verification of external vulnerabilities.
Focus on critical vulnerabilities.
Benefits of Implementation
Comprehensive insight into external resources: Reveals a complete list of addresses and services exposed to the Internet, allowing you to eliminate “blind spots” (e.g., forgotten test pages, open ports).
Proactive vulnerability removal: Detects specific external security weaknesses (e.g., vulnerable components in web applications, missing security headers, outdated certificates) and allows them to be fixed before they can be exploited by attackers.
Continuous monitoring and alerting: Runs continuously in the background, updating knowledge about the attack surface. Alerts you to new threats – such as the appearance of a newly opened port or the detection of a fresh critical vulnerability – so your team can respond immediately, rather than waiting for the next audit.
Better perimeter defense priorities: The module helps assess the attractiveness of individual services from an attacker's perspective, which translates into prioritization of defensive actions. Administrators can see which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risk to the business and focus resources on patching them first.