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Overview of UpGuard

UpGuard offers a robust suite of website security monitoring tools, particularly excelling in attack surface management and vendor risk assessment.


The platform's rapid, non-intrusive scans quickly identify vulnerabilities, allowing for swift remediation.


Its vendor risk management capabilities are comprehensive, providing the necessary tools to evaluate and monitor third-party security.


While the specific alert channels and check intervals could be more transparent, the continuous monitoring and actionable remediation advice make UpGuard a valuable asset.


If you need a comprehensive solution to manage your attack surface and third-party risks, UpGuard is a strong contender, especially with its transparent pricing model.


However, smaller businesses should carefully evaluate the pricing tiers to ensure they align with their budget and needs.

Pros

  • Fast
  • non-intrusive vulnerability scans.
  • Comprehensive vendor risk management.
  • Easy-to-use platform interface.
  • Actionable remediation recommendations provided.
  • Transparent pricing (compared to competitors).

Cons

  • Specific alert channels unclear.
  • Lacks defined check intervals.
  • Pricing can be expensive.

Main Features

Attack Surface Management

UpGuard delivers comprehensive visibility into your external security posture. Its non-intrusive scans identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors, helping you understand your weaknesses before attackers do. The rapid 24-hour scan time is a significant advantage, allowing for quick identification and remediation of critical issues. This proactive approach reduces the likelihood of successful cyberattacks.

Vendor Risk Management

UpGuard simplifies third-party risk assessment. Security ratings, questionnaires, and threat intelligence tools enable you to evaluate the security posture of your vendors. Continuous monitoring ensures ongoing vigilance, helping you prevent data breaches originating from your supply chain. The freemium package allows monitoring up to 5 vendors.

Continuous Security Monitoring

This feature automates the monitoring of security controls, vulnerabilities, and compliance activities. UpGuard BreachSight monitors 70+ security controls, providing a broad overview of your security landscape. This continuous approach ensures that you are always aware of potential threats and compliance gaps, reducing the risk of costly incidents.

Data Leak Detection

UpGuard monitors the open, deep, and dark web for data exposures, leaked credentials, and other cyber threats. This proactive approach helps you identify and address potential data breaches before they escalate. Early detection minimizes the impact of data leaks and protects sensitive information.

Security Ratings

UpGuard's data-driven security ratings offer a clear representation of your cybersecurity posture. These ratings dynamically adjust based on detected issues, providing a real-time view of your security effectiveness. Achievable scores and clear recommendations help you prioritize and improve your security posture over time.

Monitoring Types

Data breach detection
vulnerability scanning
security misconfigurations
phishing detection
website defacement
SSL certificate monitoring
DNS monitoring
dark web monitoring
brand protection.

Alert Channels

Custom notifications (likely including email)
Potential integrations with Slack/SIEM tools.

Check Intervals

Continuous monitoring (scans within 24 hours).

Other Services

Attack Surface Management
Vendor Risk Management
Data Leak Detection
Security Ratings.

Pricing

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