Continuous Vulnerability Management – Shodan
Security Domain
CIS Control 7 – Continuous Vulnerability Management
NIST CSF – Detect: Continuous Monitoring (DE.CM)
NIST 800-53 – Assessment, Authorization, and Monitoring
Service Description
Provides weekly attack surface security reports based on PSU public-facing assets in Shodan.io. Utilized by partner organizations that make up the NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program.
Product
Key Benefits
- Safeguards against ransomware and cyber attacks.
- Provides a detailed view of what the “bad guys” can see about the PSU’s network externally
Cost to PSUs
No cost – funded by NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program
PSU Time Commitment
Upfront/Setup: N/A.
Ongoing: Varies based on complexity of PSU
How to get this service
Submit a report request form for your PSU to subscribe
Key Resources
- The Ethics and Legality of Port Scanning – SANS GIAC Certifications
Point of Contact
Name: Ray Zeisz, Friday Institute
Email: rlzeisz@ncsu.edu