February 27, 2025
Matt Lembright, Global Lead of Censys Search, discusses the company’s role in scanning the entire internet for threats, focusing on frequency, accuracy, and data richness.
Censys helps government agencies and private organizations manage their attack surfaces by identifying exposed devices and vulnerabilities.
The conversation highlights the challenges of securing operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, emphasizing the importance of understanding device protocols and maintaining up-to-date software.
"We try to give you as much information and context around those devices that we see on the Internet so that you can say, hey, this belongs to me. Or, hey, this potentially has an exposure, or this doesn't belong me. It seems weird. Is it a threat? And then folks can really dive into, you know, whether it's threat hunting, whether it's attack surface management, tracking their devices. "
Lembright stresses the need for community engagement, local government involvement, and effective communication to protect critical infrastructure.
He also mentions Censys’ cybersecurity glossary as a resource for understanding key terms and concepts.
