Traditional vulnerability management programs have long been a cornerstone of cybersecurity, but today’s threat landscape demands a more dynamic approach.

In response, Gartner introduced Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) in 2022—a structured, ongoing process that helps security teams identify, assess, and prioritize threats most likely to impact business operations. Unlike conventional vulnerability management, CTEM evaluates both known attack vectors (e.g., software vulnerabilities) and hidden risks, such as:

• Misconfigured cloud security settings
• Compromised credentials
• Unsafe email practices
• Risky user behavior

By adopting CTEM, organizations gain a holistic view of their threat exposure, allowing them to focus resources where they matter most—reducing risk efficiently and effectively.

Turning CTEM from Concept to Action

This guide breaks it down for you.

Inside, you’ll find actionable deployment recommendations to help your security team:

• Build an effective CTEM program from the ground up
• Scale and adapt CTEM to your evolving risk landscape
• Measure and improve CTEM effectiveness over time

Download the guide now and take the first step toward a stronger, more proactive security posture.