ESG Exposure
The ESG Exposure Score is a comprehensive rating system that evaluates an organization's vulnerability to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks based on external attack surface and digital risk intelligence Sentiment and Financials findings. It examines various factors, including sentiment analysis of media coverage, financial analysis, and publicly available information. It analyzes and highlights areas such as Competition, Consumer, Employment, Environment, Financial, Government Contracting, Healthcare, and Safety-related offenses.
The ESG Exposure Score helps organizations evaluate their ESG risks and identify areas for improvement. It helps identify potential risks and provides insight into an organization's compliance with relevant regulations, as well as the organization's overall ESG practices.
By analyzing an organization's ESG practices, compliance with regulations, and media coverage, the ESG Exposure Score provides a holistic view of an organization's ESG risks. Organizations can use this information to improve their ESG performance and reduce their exposure to ESG risks.
Security Rating Knowledgebase
The ESG Exposure Susceptibility knowledgebase is a valuable resource for organizations to understand the risks associated with their exposure to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks based on external attack surface and digital risk intelligence and take proactive measures to mitigate them. This knowledgebase empowers organizations to enhance their ESG security and protect their digital assets by providing detailed descriptions, score compositions, recommendations, and references.
Description
A detailed description of the ESG Exposure Score and its calculation. It also outlines the various components contributing to the score and how they are weighted.
Score Composition
Breakdown of the ESG Exposure Score, including a summary of the organization's ESG practices, any ESG-related offenses or violations identified, and the potential impact of those offenses on the organization's digital presence.
Recommendations
Provide actionable advice to help the organization improve its ESG practices and reduce exposure to ESG-related risks. These recommendations may include implementing more robust data protection policies or improving governance practices.
References
References to relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to ESG practices and digital risk management.
Cross-Functional
The ESG Exposure Score is a powerful indicator for organizations looking to manage digital risks and protect their assets, reputation, and customer trust. It can help organizations identify and prioritize their efforts in various areas:
External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
The ESG Exposure Score is a valuable indicator for External Attack Surface Management (EASM) efforts, helping organizations comprehend their digital risk exposure related to ESG practices and guiding EASM strategies. This score allows the identification of ESG-related vulnerabilities in the external attack surface, such as those related to environmental impact or governance practices, to take proactive steps toward reducing digital risk exposure. These steps may include better data protection policies and improved governance practices. Additionally, the ESG Exposure Score helps assess the ESG practices of third-party vendors and suppliers, safeguarding against ESG-related risks in the supply chain.
Digital Risk Protection (DRP)
Digital Risk Protection (DRP) manages digital risks that endanger an organization's digital assets, reputation, or client confidence. Subdomain takeover is a significant digital risk that can lead to reputational damage, data breaches, or financial losses. The Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility Score comprehensively analyzes an organization's subdomains and susceptibility to takeover attacks, helping organizations identify and prioritize their DRP efforts. By evaluating subdomain vulnerability and assigning a score to each subdomain, the score can locate the most vulnerable subdomains and focus on securing them first. Additionally, organizations can use the score to track the effectiveness of their DRP efforts over time.
Third Party Risk Managent (TPRM)
The ESG Exposure Score helps manage third-party risks related to environmental, social, and governance issues. Assess the ESG practices of vendors and suppliers, identifying potential risks and taking appropriate actions to mitigate them. The score evaluates their documented environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices, ensuring they meet the organization's ESG standards and reduce reputational or other risks. The score helps identify social risks like labor practices or human rights violations, which could have legal and reputational consequences.
Due Diligence
Evaluate potential risks and liabilities of partnering with or investing in a company, particularly for those who prioritize ESG considerations. The score can provide insights into a company's ESG-related offenses, such as environmental violations or poor labor practices, which could impact its financial performance and reputation. The score can also help identify companies aligned with an investor's or partner's ESG goals and values.
Brand Protection
This indicator safeguards organizations' brand reputation by detecting potential environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. Adverse ESG incidents or practices can lead to reputational damage, customer distrust, and financial and legal penalties, underscoring the importance of monitoring ESG practices. By leveraging the ESG Exposure Score, organizations can identify and mitigate ESG risks to prevent damaging incidents and protect their brand reputation. For instance, by addressing ESG violations among suppliers, organizations can avoid harm to their brand reputation by ensuring compliance with ESG standards.
ThreatNG Exposure
BEC and Phishing Susceptibility
Cyber Risk Exposure
Brand Damage Susceptibility
ESG Exposure
Breach and Ransomware Susceptibility
Web Application Hijack Susceptibility
Data Leak Susceptibility
Subdomain Takeover Susceptibility
Supply Chain and Third Party Exposure
Security Ratings Use Cases
ThreatNG is a security rating platform enabling businesses to evaluate and monitor their security posture and that of their third-party vendors. By leveraging our extensive security information database, ThreatNG provides valuable insights into potential vulnerabilities and risk exposure, enabling organizations to take proactive measures to strengthen their security defenses. This section will explore some use cases where ThreatNG's security ratings can help organizations better understand their security posture and mitigate risk.