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API Fields: Risk Types

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Not all risk types are returned by the Bitsight API. Access is controlled on a per-organization level (i.e., an organization must have the right subscriptions) and depends on the endpoint.

Bitsight risk types are grouped in the following manner:

Compromised Systems

The Compromised Systems risk category indicates the presence of malware or unwanted software, which is evidence of security controls failing to prevent malicious or unwanted software from running within an organization.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details category Compromised Systems 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison category Compromised Systems

Botnet Infections

The Botnet Infections risk vector indicates that devices on a company’s network are participating in a botnet (combination of “robot” and “network”), either as bots or as a command and control (C&C or C2) server.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Botnet Infections
Object (Slug Name) botnet_infections 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types botnet_infections 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector botnet_infections 
/v1/companies/company_guid/industries/statistics
 GET: Industry Statistics Object (Slug Name) botnet_infections 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Botnet Infections
slug botnet_infections 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types botnet_infections 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector botnet 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Botnet Infections
risk_vector_id botnet 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector botnet_infections 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types botnet_infections 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Botnet Infections

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Spam Propagation

The Spam Propagation risk vector is composed of spambots, where a device on a company’s network is unsolicitedly sending commercial or bulk email (spam). If spam originates from email addresses or devices within a company’s network, this is an indication of an infection.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Spam Propagation
Object (Slug Name) spam_propagation 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types spam_propagation 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector spam_propagation 
/v1/companies/company_guid/industries/statistics
 GET: Industry Statistics Object (Slug Name) spam_propagation 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Spam Propagation
slug spam_propagation 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types spam_propagation 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector spam 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Spam Propagation
risk_vector_id spam 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types spam_propagation 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Spam Propagation

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Malware Servers

The Malware Servers risk vector is an indication that a system is engaging in malicious activity, such as phishing, fraud, or scams. A company’s network is hosting malware that is meant to lure visitors to a website or send a file that injects malicious code or viruses.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Malware Servers
Object (Slug Name) malware_servers 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types malware_servers 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector malware_servers 
/v1/companies/company_guid/industries/statistics
 GET: Industry Statistics Object (Slug Name) malware_servers 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Malware Servers
slug malware_servers 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types malware_servers 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector mal_server 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Malware Servers
risk_vector_id mal_server 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types malware_servers 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Malware Servers

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Unsolicited Communications

The Unsolicited Communications risk vector indicates a host is trying to contact a service on another host. It might be attempting to communicate with a server that is not providing or advertising any useful services, the attempt may be unexpected, or the service is unsupported. This also accounts for hosts that might be scanning darknets.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Unsolicited Communications
Object (Slug Name) unsolicited_comm 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types unsolicited_comm 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector unsolicited_comm 
/v1/companies/company_guid/industries/statistics
 GET: Industry Statistics Object (Slug Name) unsolicited_comm 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Unsolicited Communications
slug unsolicited_comm 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types unsolicited_comm 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector unexp_comm 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Unsolicited Communications
risk_vector_id unexp_comm 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Unsolicited Communications

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Potentially Exploited

The Potentially Exploited risk vector indicates that a device on a company’s network is running a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or potentially unwanted application (PUA).

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Potentially Exploited
Object (Slug Name) potentially_exploited 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types potentially_exploited 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector potentially_exploited 
/v1/companies/company_guid/industries/statistics
 GET: Industry Statistics Object (Slug Name) potentially_exploited 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Potentially Exploited
slug potentially_exploited 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types potentially_exploited 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector pot_exploited 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Potentially Exploited
risk_vector_id pot_exploited 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector potentially_exploited 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types potentially_exploited 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Potentially Exploited

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Diligence

The Diligence risk category assesses the steps a company has taken to prevent attacks, their best practice implementation, and risk mitigation (e.g., server configurations) to determine if the security practices of an organization are on par with industry-wide best practices.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details category Diligence 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison category Diligence

SPF Domains

The SPF Domains risk vector assesses the effectiveness of Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, which are DNS records that identify mail servers permitted to send email on behalf of a domain. Properly configured SPF records ensure that only authorized hosts can send email on behalf of a company by providing receiving mail servers the information they need to reject mail sent by unauthorized hosts.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name SPF
Object (Slug Name) spf 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types spf 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector spf 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name SPF
slug spf 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector spf 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector SPF
risk_vector_id spf 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector spf 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category SPF

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DKIM Records

The DKIM Records risk vector assesses the effectiveness of DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) records, which is a countermeasure against adversaries that are attempting to send fake email by using a company’s email domain. Properly configured DKIM records can ensure that only authorized hosts can send email on behalf of a company.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name DKIM
Object (Slug Name) dkim 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types dkim 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector dkim 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name DKIM
slug dkim 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector dkim 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector DKIM
risk_vector_id dkim 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category DKIM

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TLS/SSL Certificates

The TLS/SSL Certificates risk vector evaluates the strength and effectiveness of the cryptographic keys within TLS and SSL certificates, which are used to encrypt internet traffic. Certificates are responsible for verifying the authenticity of company servers to associates, clients, and guests, and also serves as the basis for establishing cryptographic trust.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name SSL Certificates
Object (Slug Name) ssl_certificates 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types ssl_certificates 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector ssl_certificates 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name SSL Certificates
slug ssl_certificates 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector certificate 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector SSL Certificates
risk_vector_id certificate 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector ssl_certificates 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types ssl_certificates 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category SSL Certificates

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TLS/SSL Configurations

The TLS/SSL Configurations risk vector determines if the used security protocol libraries support strong encryption standards when making connections to other machines. TLS/SSL is a widely used method of securing communications over the Internet.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name SSL Configurations
Object (Slug Name) ssl_configurations 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types ssl_configuration 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector ssl_configurations 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name SSL Configurations
slug ssl_configurations 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector ssl 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector SSL Configurations
risk_vector_id ssl 
/v1/remediations

GET: Remediation Tracking

POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding

 risk_vector ssl_configurations 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types ssl_configuration 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category SSL Configurations

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Open Ports

The Open Ports risk vector observes ports that are exposed to the Internet, known as “open ports.” While certain ports must be open to support normal business functions and few companies will actually have no ports open, the fewer ports that are exposed to the Internet, the fewer openings there are for attack.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Open Ports
Object (Slug Name) open_ports 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types open_ports 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector open_ports 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Open Ports
slug open_ports 
/v1/findings/wfh
 GET: Work From Home Findings risk_types open_ports 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector open_port 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Open Ports
risk_vector_id open_port 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector open_ports 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types open_ports 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Open Ports

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Web Application Headers

The Web Application Headers risk vector analyzes security-related fields in the header section of communications between users and an application. They contain information about the messages, determine how to receive messages, and how recipients should respond to a message.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Web Application Headers
Object (Slug Name) application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Web Application Headers
slug application_security 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector http_headers 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Web Application Headers
risk_vector_id http_headers 
/v1/remediations

GET: Remediation Tracking

POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding

 risk_vector application_security 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types application_security 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Web Application Headers

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Patching Cadence

The Patching Cadence risk vector evaluates systems that are affected by software vulnerabilities (holes or bugs in software, hardware, or encryption methods that can be used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to systems and their data) and how quickly any issues are fixed.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Patching Cadence
Object (Slug Name) patching_cadence 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types patching_cadence 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector patching_cadence 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Patching Cadence
slug patching_cadence 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector pc 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Patching Cadence
risk_vector_id pc 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector patching_cadence 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Patching Cadence

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Insecure Systems

The Insecure Systems risk vector assesses endpoints (which can be any computer, server, device, system, or appliance with internet access) that are communicating with an unintended destination. The software of these endpoints may be outdated, tampered, or misconfigured. A system is classified as “insecure” when these endpoints try to communicate with a web domain that doesn’t yet exist or isn’t registered to anyone.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Insecure Systems
Object (Slug Name) insecure_systems 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types insecure_systems 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector insecure_systems 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Insecure Systems
slug insecure_systems 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector insecure_sys 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Insecure Systems
risk_vector_id insecure_sys 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector insecure_systems 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types insecure_systems 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Insecure Systems

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Server Software

The Server Software risk vector helps track security problems introduced by server software that is no longer supported. Supported software versions receive attention from the software development team and vendor when bugs or vulnerabilities are discovered.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Server Software
Object (Slug Name) server_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types server_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector server_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Server Software
slug server_software 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector server_software 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Server Software
risk_vector_id server_software 
/v1/remediations
 GET: Remediation Tracking
POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding		 risk_vector server_software 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types server_software 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Server Software

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Desktop Software

The Desktop Software risk vector compares the version information of laptop and desktop software with the latest and currently available software versions to determine if the device software is supported or out-of-date.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Desktop Software
Object (Slug Name) desktop_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types endpoint_pc 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector desktop_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Desktop Software
slug desktop_software 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector endpoint_pc 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Desktop Software
risk_vector_id endpoint_pc 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Desktop Software

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Mobile Software

The Mobile Software risk vector compares the version information of mobile device operating systems and browsers with the latest and currently available software versions to determine if the device software is supported or out-of-date.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Mobile Software
Object (Slug Name) mobile_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types endpoint_mobile 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector mobile_software 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Mobile Software
slug mobile_software 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector endpoint_mobile 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Mobile Software
risk_vector_id endpoint_mobile 
/v1/remediations

GET: Remediation Tracking

POST: Track the Remediation of a Finding

 risk_vector mobile_software 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Mobile Software

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DNSSEC Records

The DNSSEC Records risk vector determines if a company is using the DNSSEC protocol, which is a public key encryption that authenticates DNS servers, and then assesses the effectiveness of its configuration. The DNSSEC protocol protects against DNS spoofing, which involves diverting traffic to an attacker’s computer, creating an opportunity for loss of confidentiality, data theft, etc.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name DNSSEC
Object (Slug Name) dnssec 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types dnssec 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector dnssec 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name DNSSEC
slug dnssec 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector dnssec 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector DNSSEC
risk_vector_id dnssec 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category DNSSEC

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Mobile Application Security

The Mobile Application Security risk vector analyzes the security aspects of an organization’s mobile application offerings that are publicly available in official marketplaces, such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Mobile Application Security
Object (Slug Name) mobile_application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types mobile_application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector mobile_application_security 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Mobile Application Security
slug mobile_application_security 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector mobile_appsec 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Mobile Application Security
risk_vector_id mobile_appsec 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts risk_category Mobile Application Security

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Domain Squatting

The Domain Squatting risk vector detects the presence of domains named similarly to those that are owned and trademarked by an organization. Detection for these types of domains is based on information provided by DNS queries.

User Behavior

The User Behavior risk category assesses employee activity, such as file sharing and password re-use.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison category User Behavior

File Sharing

The File Sharing risk vector tracks the sharing of files, such as books, music, movies, TV shows, and applications. This includes files shared over the BitTorrent protocol or when observed on company infrastructure.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name File Sharing
Object (Slug Name) file_sharing 
/v1/companies/company_guid/observations
 GET: Detailed Company Observations risk_types file_sharing 
/v1/companies/company_guid/findings
 GET: Finding Details risk_vector file_sharing 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name File Sharing
slug file_sharing 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector torrent 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector File Sharing
risk_vector_id torrent 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types file_sharing 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts info_category Exposed Credentials
risk_category File Sharing

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Exposed Credentials

The Exposed Credentials risk vector looks at verified breaches to indicate if the employees of a company had their information publicly disclosed and posted online as a result of a successful cyber attack on their company’s third parties.

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Public Disclosures

The Public Disclosures risk category provides information related to possible incidents of undesirable access to a company’s data, including breaches, general security incidents, and other disclosures. Information is collected from verifiable news sources, both domestic and international, and by filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details category Public Disclosures 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison category Public Disclosures

Security Incidents

The Security Incidents risk vector involves a broad range of events related to the undesirable access of a company’s data or resources, including personal health information, personally identifiable information, trade secrets, and intellectual property. They’re grouped into Breach Security Incidents and General Security Incidents.

Path Purpose Associated Field Values 
/v1/companies/company_guid
 GET: Company Details name Security Incidents
Object (Slug Name) data_breaches 
/v1/companies/company_guid/reports/company-preview
 GET, POST: Preview Report with Industry Comparison name Security Incidents
slug data_breaches 
/v1/insights/rating_changes
 GET: Rating Change Explanations risk_vector breach 
/v2/portfolio
 GET: Portfolio Details security_incident_categories
  • breach
  • general
 
/v1/portfolio/statistics
 GET: Portfolio Statistics risk_vector Security Incidents
risk_vector_id breach 
/v1/tiers/thresholds
 GET: Tier Threshold Alerts public_disclosure_category
  • Breach Security Incident
  • General Security Incident
risk_category Security Incidents

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Other Disclosures

The Other Disclosures risk vector includes other kinds of publicly disclosed events. It’s considered to be the least severe among the Public Disclosures risk vectors.

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/v2/portfolio
 GET: Portfolio Details security_incident_categories other

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Vulnerability

Path Purpose Associated Field Value 
/sovereign/observations
 GET: National Cybersecurity Observation Details by Risk Type risk_types vulnerability

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  • August 31, 2022: Added /v1/insights/rating_changes as a related path.
  • July 8, 2021: Added /sovereign/observations as a related path.
  • December 2, 2020: Added “GET: Tier Threshold Alerts” (/v1/tiers/thresholds).

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