Attack Surface Management Tool Evaluation Checklist

This document is a checklist designed to assist organizations in evaluating Attack Surface Management (ASM) tools. It outlines key features and functionalities that should be considered when comparing different ASM solutions. The checklist begins with discovery and attribution, emphasizing the importance of operationalizing global discovery and scanning, as well as employing various scanning perspectives. It highlights the necessity of identifying both organizational assets and third-party dependencies. The document further addresses risk assessment and prioritization, detailing how ASM tools should assess overall attack surface risk, identify exposures, and incorporate vulnerability data into scans. Additionally, it discusses security operations, remediation and mitigation strategies, and integrations with third-party systems. The checklist concludes by encouraging organizations to tailor the evaluation process to their specific needs, ensuring they select the most suitable ASM vendor.