Custom Threat Intelligence
In cybersecurity, Custom Threat Intelligence refers to threat information tailored to an organization's unique needs, environment, and risk profile. It goes beyond generic threat intelligence by focusing on the specific threats and vulnerabilities most relevant to the organization. This customized approach allows organizations to prioritize security efforts and allocate resources effectively to mitigate the most critical risks.
Custom threat intelligence can be gathered and analyzed through various means, including:
Internal threat intelligence: Gathering information about the organization's systems, applications, and data to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
External threat intelligence: Collecting information about external threats and vulnerabilities that could affect the organization.
Threat intelligence platforms: Using threat intelligence platforms to aggregate and analyze threat data from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial threat feeds, and industry-specific threat intelligence sharing groups.
Threat modeling: Conducting exercises to identify and assess threats to specific systems or applications.
Vulnerability assessments: Performing vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and applications.
Penetration testing: Conduct testing to simulate real-world attacks and identify weaknesses in the organization's security defenses.
The benefits of custom threat intelligence include:
Improved security posture: By understanding the specific threats and vulnerabilities most relevant to the organization, security professionals can take proactive steps to mitigate those risks and improve the overall security posture.
Reduced risk: Custom threat intelligence helps organizations to reduce their risk of cyberattacks by identifying and mitigating potential threats before they can be exploited.
Informed decision-making: Custom threat intelligence provides organizations the information they need to make informed decisions about security investments and priorities.
Faster incident response: By better understanding the threats, organizations can respond to security incidents more quickly and effectively.
Custom threat intelligence is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring, analysis, and refinement. As new threats emerge and the organization's environment changes, the threat intelligence must be updated to remain relevant and practical.
ThreatNG's approach to custom threat intelligence aligns with its focus on External Attack Surface Management (EASM). It provides tailored threat data, contextualized attack surface discovery, and integrated threat intelligence to help organizations understand and mitigate their external cybersecurity risks.
Tailored Threat Data
ThreatNG allows organizations to filter threat data based on their unique risk profiles and specific security concerns. This ensures that security teams are presented with the most relevant threats based on their context and risk appetite. ThreatNG also prioritizes vulnerabilities based on the likelihood and potential impact of exploitation, considering the organization's risk profile. This helps organizations focus on the most critical threats and streamline remediation efforts.
Contextualized Attack Surface Discovery
ThreatNG enables organizations to define and track relevant entities, such as subsidiaries, departments, and third-party vendors. This allows for a more contextualized understanding of the attack surface and associated risks, aligning with the organization's structure and relationships. By defining entities and their relationships, organizations can focus their attack surface assessments on the most critical assets and areas, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
Integrated Threat Intelligence
ThreatNG maintains extensive intelligence repositories that provide valuable context on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns. This continuously updates information, allowing organizations to defend against relevant threats proactively. ThreatNG's investigation modules provide deep insights into various aspects of the attack surface, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate potential threats. This includes analyzing exposed code repositories, social media activity, and archived web pages.
External Continuous Monitoring
ThreatNG continuously monitors the organization's attack surface for new threats, vulnerabilities, and exposures. This allows organizations to proactively respond to potential threats and maintain an up-to-date understanding of their external security posture.
ThreatNG generates detailed reports on potential threats and vulnerabilities, which can be used to inform security teams and guide security decision-making.
Working with Complementary Solutions
ThreatNG can integrate with other security solutions to enhance threat intelligence capabilities:
Threat Intelligence Platforms: ThreatNG can integrate with threat intelligence platforms to provide additional context and enrichment to threat data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Systems: ThreatNG can integrate with SIEM systems to provide additional intelligence and context to security events.
Key Takeaway
ThreatNG provides comprehensive capabilities to help organizations gather, analyze, and use custom threat intelligence. By proactively monitoring for threats, identifying vulnerabilities, and working with complementary solutions, ThreatNG can help organizations strengthen their security posture and reduce the risk of successful cyberattacks.
