Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with CTEM pillars, adding dark web monitoring, ransomware insights, and phishing takedown for enhanced brand defense. The integration with Fortinet Security Fabric allows for faster, automated incident response. The upgrade aligns with Gartner’s CTEM framework, positioning FortiRecon as a unified platform combining attack surface management, threat intelligence, brand protection, and security orchestration. FortiRecon’s deep integration with Fortinet Security Fabric offers faster incident response and AI-powered analytics for streamlined workflows. The competition in the exposure management market is strong, with Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike offering advanced automation and AI-driven capabilities.

Microsoft’s Defender EASM provides continuous asset discovery and mapping through outside-in scanning using its cloud infrastructure. Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex Xpanse specializes in active attack surface management by scanning the internet daily and integrating with SOC tools. CrowdStrike’s Falcon Exposure Management offers real-time asset discovery and AI-powered prioritization. Fortinet’s competitive edge lies in its ecosystem-driven integration and brand protection capabilities, helping organizations mitigate risks and protect their reputation in the evolving cyber landscape.

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