The attack surface analysis is the process of identifying and assessing potential vulnerabilities and risks in a software system or network, which is critical to mitigating threats because any access point is a potential entry point for an attack. The analysis consists of two primary steps: mapping out the attack surfaces and ranking the severity of potential breaches. Mapping out attack surfaces involves examining different interaction points with an application, including APIs, databases, user input forms, authentication tools, and other potential services, as well as determining attack vectors - methods or paths a bad actor can use to introduce malware, ransomware, and viruses into the system. Threat modeling is a great place to start ranking and analyzing the severity of attacks by weighing several factors such as likelihood of attack and potential loss if an attack is successful. Implementing vulnerability scanning throughout the development lifecycle allows us to automatically identify and correct vulnerabilities before they're committed, supporting a shift-left approach to security and reducing our attack surface. Additionally, continuous monitoring, employee training, keeping up with industry trends, securing supply chain, getting involved in the cybersecurity community, ensuring license compliance, and using tools like Snyk can help keep applications secure.