External threat monitoring, which TecnetOne calls cyber patrolling, is the continuous monitoring of the internet, social media, forums and the dark web to catch threats against a company early, such as network access for sale, data leaks or attack plans. Unlike digital risk protection (DRPS), which focuses on brand abuse and takedowns, it looks for signs that an attack against the company is being prepared.
Related term in this glossary: DRPS (digital risk protection services)
cyber patrolling, cyber patrol, external threat intelligence, threat monitoring, attack surface monitoring