What is Attack Surface Management? Definition + ASM Guide | UpGuard

This document is a concise primer on Attack Surface Management (ASM), outlining the components of an organization's attack surface, a continuous ASM lifecycle (asset discovery, attack surface reduction, risk analysis, remediation, and continuous monitoring), common challenges like shadow IT and scaling inventories, and best practices; it also positions UpGuard Breach Risk as a platform that provides visibility, threat intelligence (including deep/dark web monitoring), and streamlined remediation workflows to help organizations reduce digital risk.