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## [Application Security in the Cloud: Introducing a Modern Framework](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/cloud-security/ci-cd-pipeline-security-strategy/)

Discover a 3-step framework to help you build a scalable cloud AppSec program that addresses the unique security needs of your cloud-native organizati...  
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Coordinated enforcement means identifying an attack in one place, which becomes propagated to not just other products, but other customers as well.  
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## [2022 ASM Threat Report](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2022/04/2022-asm-threat-report/)

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## [A CXO's Guide to Attack Surface Management](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/a-cxos-guide-to-attack-surface-management/)

Attack Surface Management should be the foundation of any cybersecurity plan because it is impossible to secure what you don't know about. Learn about ASM, how to best build an inventory of assets, and how it c...  
Jun 29, 2021  
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## [Cortex Xpanse Researchers Identify Missing Metric for a Modern SOC](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2021/05/rsac-attack-surface-management/)

Adversaries started scanning for vulnerable Exchange servers within five minutes of disclosure. Attack surface management could help SOCs get ahead of...  
May 19, 2021  
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## [Cybersecurity and Attack Surface Lessons from the Death Star](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/expanse-star-wars-asm/)

Attack surface management was a problem for Star Wars' Empire --- does your organization's Internet presence have the same issues?  
May 04, 2021  
By [Adam Maruyama](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/adam-murayama/?ts=markdown "Posts by Adam Maruyama")  
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## [Why Do Our Adversaries Prey on Years-Old Vulnerabilities? Because You Let T...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/why-do-our-adversaries-prey-on-years-old-vulnerabilities-because-you-let-them/)

Government agencies warn of risks from unpatched, outdated CVEs. Improve cyber hygiene with Xpanse \& XSOAR for automatic enrichment and context of vulnerabilities for fast rem...  
Apr 28, 2021  
By [Adam Maruyama](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/adam-murayama/?ts=markdown "Posts by Adam Maruyama")  
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## [How Quickly Are We Patching Microsoft Exchange Servers?](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2021/03/patching-microsoft-exchange-servers/)

Telemetry data from Expanse's attack surface management platform details how quickly organizations are patching Microsoft Exchange Servers.  
Mar 14, 2021  
By [Matt Kraning](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/matt-kraning/?ts=markdown "Posts by Matt Kraning")  
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## [Attack Surface Lessons with Expanse - Know Your Asset Inventory](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/security-operations/know-your-inventory/)

In the supply chain discipline, inventory management has long been studied and optimized. Countless books, websites, and business school classes have been devoted to the art of inv...  
Mar 01, 2021  
By [Kane Lightowler](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/kane-lightowler/?ts=markdown "Posts by Kane Lightowler")  
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## [Define a Protect Surface to Massively Reduce Your Attack Surface](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2018/09/define-protect-surface-massively-reduce-attack-surface/)

John Kindervag on how Defining a protect surface can reduce your attack surface.  
Sep 04, 2018  
By [John Kindervag](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/john-kindervag/?ts=markdown "Posts by John Kindervag")  
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