Solution

Ransomware exposure reduction

Ransomware crews exploit the same external weaknesses again and again. Close those gaps — exposed services, leaked credentials and unpatched systems — before they’re used.

Definition

Cut off the routes ransomware takes

Ransomware rarely starts with a zero-day. It starts with an exposed remote-access service, a leaked credential, or an unpatched internet-facing system. Ransomware exposure reduction focuses your defences on exactly these high-probability entry points: continuously discovering them across your external surface, validating which are genuinely exploitable, and driving them to closure. The aim is to make the easy ways in disappear.

Why it matters: the majority of ransomware intrusions begin with internet-facing exposure or stolen credentials. Removing those removes the attacker’s easiest path.

Why it matters

Most ransomware uses known, fixable gaps

Exposed RDP and VPNs, valid stolen credentials and unpatched edge devices are recurring ransomware entry points. Continuously finding and closing them — and watching the dark web for your leaked credentials — sharply reduces the odds of an intrusion.

What we target

The common entry points

Exposed remote access

Internet-facing RDP, VPN and admin interfaces.

Leaked credentials

Stolen logins for sale before they’re used.

Unpatched edge systems

Vulnerable internet-facing devices and services.

Exposed services

Open ports and panels that shouldn’t be public.

Validated exploitability

Confirm which gaps are genuinely exploitable.

Continuous monitoring

Catch new exposure as it appears.

How it works

How it works

01

Discover

Map your external surface and its exposure.

02

Validate

Confirm which weaknesses are genuinely exploitable.

03

Prioritise

Focus on the gaps ransomware actually uses.

04

Close & monitor

Drive remediation and keep watching continuously.

FAQ

Ransomware exposure FAQ

How does this reduce ransomware risk?

By continuously finding and closing the external weaknesses ransomware actually uses — exposed remote access, leaked credentials and unpatched systems.

Is this a replacement for endpoint protection?

No. It complements internal defences by removing the external entry points attackers exploit to get in.

Do you monitor for our leaked credentials?

Yes. Dark web and credential monitoring flags exposed logins before they can be used.

How fast can we see results?

Discovery and validation surface high-probability entry points quickly, so you can start closing them right away.

Close the ransomware routes

Remove the external gaps ransomware crews rely on — book a demo.

External Attack Surface

Discover and monitor every internet-facing asset you own.

Detect new CVEs and exposures as they appear.

Find misconfigurations across AWS, Azure and GCP.

Prove your security controls actually work.

Threat & Digital Risk

Our public threat intelligence platform, in real time.

Spot leaked credentials and targeted threats early.

AI-driven prioritisation that cuts through the noise.

Protect your brand, data and people beyond the perimeter.

API & Email Security

Discover and test externally exposed APIs.

Stop spoofing with SPF, DKIM and DMARC checks.

Dashboards and board-ready security reporting.

Continuously test your public web applications.

Stream validated findings to your SIEM, SOAR and ticketing tools.

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