Unlocking the Power of Continuous Threat Exposure Management

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TechSpective Podcast Episode 140

I recently sat down with Jason Fruge, CISO-in-residence at XM Cyber, for an engaging discussion about one of the most critical shifts happening in cybersecurity today: Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). If you’ve been frustrated by the limitations of traditional vulnerability management, this episode is for you.

Moving Beyond Legacy Vulnerability Management

Jason explains how CTEM revolutionizes the outdated “patch and pray” approach. Instead of relying on periodic scans and CVSS scores, which often miss the bigger picture, CTEM introduces a dynamic, continuous model that tracks how vulnerabilities interact across systems, networks, and users. It’s no longer about simply patching the most severe vulnerabilities—it’s about understanding how they create exposure and potential attack paths.

XM Cyber: Leading the Way in CTEM

While many vendors may claim to offer CTEM solutions, few deliver on the complete promise. XM Cyber, as Jason explains, is one of the few platforms that maps to all five stages of CTEM—from identifying exposures to validating potential attack paths, and even mobilizing security teams with actionable insights.

Unlike other tools that only address one aspect of the CTEM process or force organizations to piece together incomplete solutions, XM Cyber provides a holistic approach. Their innovative use of a digital twin creates a safe testing environment where real-time pen testing can occur without impacting live systems, ensuring security teams have up-to-the-minute intelligence on their exposure.

Why It Matters

Jason highlights how XM Cyber stands apart by not just offering visibility into vulnerabilities but showing the exact “choke points” in your network—areas that, if exploited, could cause the most damage. This allows security teams to prioritize fixes that drastically reduce overall risk, without getting bogged down in low-impact vulnerabilities.

With XM Cyber, organizations have a powerful tool that integrates seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. Its AI-powered capabilities enhance threat detection, providing intuitive, data-rich prompts that guide security teams to the most critical issues—saving time and preventing security fatigue.

Tune In for More Insights

Whether you’re a security leader looking to optimize your vulnerability management or simply want to stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity trends, this episode provides deep insights into the future of CTEM. We also discuss the growing role of AI in security and how XM Cyber’s forward-thinking approach is shaping the next generation of threat exposure management.

Don’t miss out—listen to the full episode now and discover how XM Cyber can help your organization stay ahead of the game.

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