Continuous Vulnerability Management – Dark Web Monitoring
Security Domain
NIST CSF – Vulnerability Management
CIS Control 7 – Continuous Vulnerability Management
Service Description
The Friday Institute employs cybersecurity researchers and professionals who identify vulnerabilities and security flaws in PSU computer systems, networks, and software. The purpose of these efforts is to improve cyber hygiene by proactively finding and addressing weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. Our team conducts these activities within legal and ethical boundaries in order to enhance the overall cybersecurity posture of PSUs and safeguard sensitive information.
Product
- Continuous Vulnerability Management via Friday Institute Technology Infrastructure Lab
- Additional information, details, methods, and metrics are available within the 2024 NCSU IT Community Day presentation Understanding Dark Web Operations
Key Benefits
- Conduct proactive investigations based on threat intelligence for potential cybersecurity threats against PSU assets across North Carolina
- Actively monitoring the Dark Web sites, forums, and other files sharing mediums for any signs of stolen or compromised PSU sensitive information
- Continuously identify security vulnerabilities stemming from the continued use of default usernames and passwords on various devices, systems, and applications
Cost to PSUs
No cost – funded by NCDPI K-12 Cybersecurity Program
PSU Time Commitment
Upfront/Setup: N/A
Ongoing: N/A
How to get this service
NCDPI contracts directly with Friday Institute and All PSUs automatically enrolled
Point of Contact
Name: Samuel Carter, Friday Institute
Email: swcarter@ncsu.edu