Higher Education Institutions Enhance Cybersecurity with Continuous Threat Exposure Management
Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) to bolster their cybersecurity frameworks. CTEM is a proactive security process that focuses on identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities within an organization's IT infrastructure. This approach is particularly relevant for universities, which often have decentralized IT systems due to the autonomy of different colleges and departments. The CTEM framework involves a five-stage process: scoping, discovery, prioritization, validation, and mobilization. This method allows institutions to continuously monitor and manage risks, ensuring that high-risk vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. The integration of breach and attack simulations further aids in identifying potential gaps that could be exploited by attackers, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of these institutions. 
