BitSight Security Ratings are based on security events and configurations present on a company’s digital infrastructure. As we discuss these ratings with companies, we’ve found that many of them have infrastructure registered to them that they are unaware of. With the recent WannaCry ransomware attacks (and with the increased frequency of cyber incidents overall), it is becoming critical that organizations take a more thorough look at their infrastructure. This preventative measure can help identify any vulnerabilities or malicious activity on unmonitored parts of a network, as well as confirm that accuracy of registrations.
Article Link: https://www.bitsighttech.com/blog/keeping-your-reputation-safe-why-monitoring-attribution-ip-addresses-matters