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External Risk Management (ERM) is the strategic shift toward addressing threats beyond the traditional network perimeter, where the majority of modern cyberattacks now originate.
Published May 6, 2025.

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Cyber threats no longer stop at the firewall. As organizations expand their digital footprint across cloud platforms, remote endpoints, and third-party vendors, so does their exposure to unseen risks.
However, most security strategies still remain inward-facing. While EDRs, firewalls, and SIEMs monitor what's inside, attackers are increasingly exploiting what's left unmonitored on the outside. From leaked credentials on the dark web to misconfigured cloud assets, these blind spots are becoming entry points.
To stay ahead, organizations need more than detection, they also need visibility. That’s where external threat exposure reduction (what Frost & Sullivan refers to as External Risk Management) comes in.