Cloud4C External Attack Surface Assessment (EASM + MDTI)

Cloud4C’s External Attack Surface Assessment provides enterprises with comprehensive visibility into risks exposed on their internet-facing perimeter. Using Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI), this 4–5 week engagement uncovers shadow IT, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and CVEs. The result is a detailed risk dashboard with prioritized findings and actionable remediation plans, enabling organizations to proactively reduce their external attack surface and strengthen cyber resilience.

Engagement Details • Duration: 4–5 weeks • Delivery: Remote or hybrid, tailored to client requirements

Powered By • Microsoft Defender EASM – discovery, inventory, and assessment of internet-exposed assets • Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) – maps vulnerabilities and threats to specific enterprise assets • Cloud4C Advisory Frameworks – remediation roadmaps aligned to industry regulations and Zero Trust principles

Key Value Propositions • Comprehensive discovery of unmanaged and unknown assets outside IT visibility • Correlation of vulnerabilities with MDTI threat intelligence for faster prioritization • Detailed risk dashboard including CVEs, misconfigurations, and exposed services • Actionable remediation plan to close gaps and reduce external risks • Executive-ready reporting for leadership alignment and board visibility

What Makes Cloud4C Different • End-to-End Visibility: Goes beyond discovery by mapping exposures to real-world threat intelligence. • Regulatory Alignment: Reporting aligned with ISO 27001, RBI, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS frameworks. • Executive Engagement: Board-ready dashboards and summaries delivered as part of the engagement. • Sovereign Cloud Experience: Tailored discovery and remediation aligned to country-specific compliance needs. • Follow-Up Pathways: Optional managed services for continuous monitoring and external surface reduction.

AI & Copilot Integration • AI-driven correlation of vulnerabilities to active threat campaigns • Automated remediation recommendations based on severity and business impact • Copilot for Security readiness for guided reviews of dashboards and reports

Customer Journey • Onboarding – setup of Microsoft Defender EASM + MDTI for asset discovery and data ingestion • Assessment – identification of internet-facing assets, shadow IT, and misconfigurations • Correlation – cross-mapping vulnerabilities and exposures with MDTI intelligence • Dashboard Delivery – risk dashboards with CVEs, open ports, and prioritized gaps • Remediation Plan – advisory-led steps to mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses • Optional Monitoring – continuous assessments and managed reduction of attack surface

KPIs & Success Metrics • 30–40% reduction in external attack surface exposure within one quarter • 100% inventory coverage of internet-facing assets, including shadow IT • Improved audit readiness with compliance-aligned reporting (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) • Faster remediation cycles with prioritized and intelligence-backed risk actions

Pricing • Engagement pricing based on asset scope and organizational requirements • Add-ons available for ongoing monitoring and extended compliance reporting • Custom quotes provided for enterprises with large or complex attack surfaces

Industry Focus Banking & Financial Services | Telecom | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Manufacturing | Government | Retail | Energy | Logistics

Why Cloud4C? Cloud4C’s External Attack Surface Assessment combines Microsoft Defender EASM for asset discovery with MDTI for contextual threat intelligence, giving enterprises unmatched visibility into external risks. By uncovering shadow IT, CVEs, and misconfigurations, and delivering executive-ready dashboards with actionable remediation, Cloud4C enables organizations to proactively reduce their external attack surface, improve compliance, and build resilience against evolving cyber threats.