Hacker Valley Studio Rise of the Machines: Why Your Attack Surface Has More Holes Than You Think ft Pandian Gnanaprakasam
Jan 28, 2025
Pandian Gnanaprakasam, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Ordr, brings over 20 years of expertise in product development and security to the conversation. He discusses the surprising fact that nearly half of enterprise devices are agentless, amplifying security vulnerabilities. With insights from Ordr’s 2024 report, he underscores the need for effective orchestration to address these risks. From the 'Swiss cheese' analogy for security gaps to prioritizing vulnerabilities with business context, Pandian highlights innovative strategies, emphasizing that visibility is key to securing the attack surface.
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Endpoint vs. Agentless Security
- Endpoint security, like CrowdStrike and SentinelOne, has improved greatly.
- The next decade will focus on securing agentless devices, like IoT gadgets.
Agentless Devices Everywhere
- Many common office and personal devices like printers, cameras, and even Bluetooth devices are agentless.
- Businesses also bring agentless devices, leading to many overlooked vulnerabilities.
Prioritizing Vulnerabilities
- Prioritize vulnerabilities based on business context, not just severity scores.
- Consider factors like exploitability, affected systems, and connectivity.