HaXM

HaXM by XM Cyber is a cybersecurity platform that claims to provide exposure management solutions. It is said to empower organizations of various sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, to identify, prioritize, and remediate security exposures that could potentially lead to cyber-attacks. According to the vendor, HaXM is positioned as a tool that can be utilized by IT security professionals, CISOs, security operations centers (SOCs), risk and compliance managers, and the financial services industry to proactively strengthen their security posture and protect against evolving cyber threats.

Key Features

According to the vendor, HaXM offers the following features:

Attack Path Modeling: HaXM utilizes continuous attack modeling to simulate and visualize possible attack paths within an organization's network, aiming to assist in the identification of critical security issues.

Automated Red Teaming and Security Assessment: HaXM automates the process of red teaming and security assessment, providing real-time evaluation of security tools' performance and revealing vulnerabilities and weaknesses in an organization's defenses.

Risk Exposure Reduction: The vendor claims that HaXM enables organizations to prioritize and address critical security issues by providing a prioritized remediation plan, potentially reducing their risk exposure to potential cyber-attacks.

Cloud Security: HaXM is said to support cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, allowing organizations to assess and manage their cloud security risks, including identifying and mitigating misconfigurations and vulnerabilities specific to the cloud.

Active Directory Security: HaXM is designed to help organizations identify and address security exposures related to Active Directory, assessing its configurations, permissions, and user privileges to prevent unauthorized access and reduce the risk of compromise.

Continuous Controls Monitoring: HaXM is claimed to continuously monitor an organization's security controls, aiming to identify and address gaps or misconfigurations that could be exploited by attackers, ensuring proactive detection and remediation of security issues.

Breach and Attack Simulation: According to the vendor, HaXM simulates real-world cyber-attacks, assisting organizations in understanding vulnerabilities and weaknesses in their defenses and providing recommendations for remediation to prevent successful breaches.

Cyber Risk Reporting: HaXM provides comprehensive reports and dashboards, aiming to give organizations insights into their cyber risk posture, helping them prioritize remediation efforts and track progress over time for informed decision-making.