Continuous external assessment
The platform examines the external attack surface of each evaluated supplier and tracks the evolution of this exposure over time, without relying on self-reported information.
THIRD-PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT
Evaluate the risk of your suppliers based on observable external posture.
Third-party risk is today a direct extension of the inherent risk of the organization itself. CSURFACE continuously assesses the external cyber exposure of your suppliers and produces technical evidence that complements evaluation questionnaires, tracking the posture of each third party over time.
THE CHALLENGE
The questionnaire describes a declared intention at a given moment
Third-party risk assessment often relies on security questionnaires filled out by the supplier itself. These questionnaires are useful for establishing a baseline and recording commitments, but they describe a declared intention at a specific point in time. They do not confirm whether controls are actually in operation nor capture what changes between one evaluation and the next.
However, a supplier's security posture is dynamic. A service may be inadequately exposed, a vulnerability may arise, or the ownership of a domain may change. When the assessment is point-in-time and self-declared, these signals are overlooked. Third-party risk management requires continuous and independent verification of each relevant supplier’s external exposure.
CAPABILITIES
What CSURFACE delivers in third-party risk management
A continuous and verifiable assessment of your suppliers' external exposure.
Supplier digital supply chain
In addition to direct suppliers, CSURFACE identifies the embedded third-party dependencies in assets, expanding visibility over dependencies that often go unnoticed.
Questionnaire validation
The technical evidence produced by the platform allows comparing what the supplier declared with their actual external posture observed during assessment.
Relevance prioritization
Identified exposures are ordered by real exploitability and the criticality of the supplier, directing attention to third parties that represent the greatest risk.
Change posture alerts
Significant changes in a supplier's exposure — a new exposure or domain ownership change — generate notifications, shortening the window between the change and its perception.
Audit evidence
The platform maintains an auditable trail of assessments performed, providing verifiable evidence for compliance programs and the risk committee.
Suppliers monitored
29
4 at high risk
Portfolio score
A
average external posture
Suppliers with breach
3
35 critical findings
Concentration
76
4th party dependencies
Access × supplier posture
WeakBasicIntermediateAdvanced
Privileged / VPN
·322
Network / API
·1·1
Shares data
··1·
No access
···1
Who can harm you more: access to your environment combined with the supplier's external posture.
Greatest entry risks
Payment providerprivileged access · weak postureE
Healthcare operatorprivileged access · weak postureE
Telecom providerprivileged access · weak postureD
Partner banknetwork access · weak postureD
HOW IT WORKS
From Scope to Continuous Monitoring
Third-party risk assessment becomes a permanent process integrated into the security program.
Scope Definition
The organization defines the relevant suppliers to evaluate, and the platform builds the external exposure view of each one from their domain.
Evaluation and Prioritization
Each supplier's exposures are identified, classified by real risk, and organized into a comparable view among all suppliers in scope.
Continuous Monitoring
Supplier posture is monitored continuously, and each relevant change reaches the team with context for decision-making.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
Does CSURFACE replace vendor assessment questionnaires?
CSURFACE complements the questionnaires. They remain useful for establishing a baseline and capturing aspects that are not externally observable. The platform adds continuous external exposure verification and allows comparing what was declared with the actually observed posture.
Is cooperation or access from the vendor required?
No. The assessment is performed based on the external attack surface of the vendor, observable via the internet. There is no need for access to third-party infrastructure nor installation of any component.
How many vendors can be monitored?
The scope is defined by the organization based on the relevant suppliers. Continuous evaluation follows all third parties included in the scope, without depending on each one's collaboration.
Does the assessment cover sub-vendors?
Yes. In addition to direct suppliers, the platform identifies the embedded digital third-party chain within the assessed assets, expanding visibility over dependencies that are typically not part of a formal vendor inventory.
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