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Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven exposure management.

Data BreachesCybersecurity

Top 10 Data Breaches of April 2026

The biggest data breaches of April 2026 ranked and analyzed, from Checkmarx supply chain poisoning to Salesforce misconfigurations and ransomware hitting two major US banks.

May 1, 202615 min

How Strobes AI Turns a Supply Chain Zero-Day into Full Exposure Assessment

CTEMCybersecurity

How Strobes AI Turns a Supply Chain Zero-Day into a Full Exposure Assessment in Under 30 Minutes

When the axios npm package was compromised on March 31, 2026, Strobes AI agents autonomously performed incident response, identified every exposed repository across the attack surface, and generated a complete exposure assessment with remediation tasks in under 30 minutes.

Mar 31, 202610 min

ASM

Understanding the Attack Surface: Internal, External, and Digital Explained

Every cybersecurity breach begins with an exposed attack surface. From internal systems and cloud assets to digital platforms, physical devices, and human factors, attackers exploit weak points to gain entry. As organizations adopt more cloud services and remote work, attack surfaces are expanding r

Sep 3, 20258 min

ASM

Why Attack Surface Analysis Must Be Your #1 Priority in 2025?

Enterprises today operate in environments where their digital footprint grows faster than their ability to secure it. As cloud adoption, API integrations, remote work, and third-party partnerships expand, attack surface analysis is now critical for gaining full visibility, uncovering hidden risks, a

Jul 18, 202511 min

ASM

Attack Surface Monitoring - Stop Chasing Alerts, Start Managing Risk

Modern enterprises are facing an unprecedented challenge, attack surfaces are growing faster than they can be secured. Without attack surface monitoring, cloud services, SaaS tools, third-party integrations, and remote work only accelerate this sprawl. A recent report found that 62% of organizations

Jul 18, 20256 min

ASM

Cloud Attack Surface Management(CASM): What is it? How does Strobes CASM help you with cloud security?

The cloud revolutionized how businesses operate, but with increased flexibility comes an expanded attack surface. Traditional security methods struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of cloud environments, making Cloud Attack Surface Management (CASM) a crucial tool for modern security teams.

Mar 6, 20246 min

ASM

How to Check for Subdomain Takeover: A Step-by-Step Guide

Subdomain takeovers pose a serious risk to businesses, as websites are the cornerstone of their online identity, driving brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue. But what if, unknowingly, you've created a vulnerability that could expose your entire digital presence to attackers? Understand

Feb 12, 20247 min

ASM

Use Case: Rapid Identification and Escalation of a Critical Threat by Strobes ASM

Introduction In a recent critical incident, Strobes ASM, an attack surface management platform, played a key role in identifying and mitigating a severe threat in a custom-made WordPress application. The application was designed to require authentication for access, but due to a misconfiguration in

Jan 9, 20242 min

ASM

Attack Surface Management: What is it? Why do you need it?

Traditional asset inventory and vulnerability management software can’t keep up to date with the growing attack surface and morphing vulnerabilities. Contrary to other cybersecurity software, Attack Surface Management software operates from a hacker’s perspective which brings the SOCs and security t

Dec 13, 202311 min

ASM

Integrating Attack Surface Management and Penetration Testing as a Service

In this extensive dive, we’re going to explore the intricacies of attack Surface Management (ASM) and penetration testing as a Service (PTaaS), two critical components in the cybersecurity arsenal. By the end of this, you’ll have a deep understanding of how these elements work independently and, mor

Nov 21, 202310 min

ASM

Understanding External Attack Surface Management: Strobes EASM

Businesses are facing an ever-increasing array of cybersecurity challenges. The rise of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and the expansion of attack surfaces have made it imperative for organizations to gain comprehensive visibility and control over their digital environments. External Attack Surface

Nov 7, 20234 min