Why AI Is Making Attack Surface Management Mandatory

Amit Sheps of CyCognito argues that AI is expanding enterprise attack surfaces and that security teams must pivot from vulnerability “whack-a-mole” to exposure-led risk management by prioritizing asset visibility, validation of what’s externally reachable, and integrating discovery with internal workflows; he highlights AI’s dual role in creating new entry points while accelerating triage and investigation, and recommends framing exposure management in business terms to drive proactive, continuous assessment that focuses on the exposures that truly matter.