We’ve already taken an in-depth look at many different aspects of cyber security, how certain techniques and services can help companies remedy losses, prepare for incoming attacks and mitigate the risks or loss of trust.

It is time to talk about Threat Intelligence Platforms (PIT)! Not getting into super technical jargon, we can say that PITs are software systems used in cybersecurity that provide organizations with the ability to aggregate, analyze, and act on information related to potential threats to their network or systems. They are designed to help organizations make informed decisions about how to best protect their networks and data. One key aspects is always providing up-to-date and reliable data.

So how do they work?

A Threat Intelligence Platform – as mentioned before – aggregates data from multiple sources, including internal security tools, external threat feeds, and open-source intelligence. Once the data is collected, the software processes and analyzes it using machine learning algorithms. It also utilizes data mining techniques, and other analytical tools to identify patterns and trends that could indicate a potential threat. Pretty much how certain CCTV cameras recognize similar clothes, patterns and movements in order to spot potential threats or planned robberies. Talking about security tools, a Threat Intelligence Platform can be integrated with a company’s existing security infrastructure to automate the response to potential threats. Such as blocking IP addresses or isolating affected systems. At the end of the day it provides detailed reporting and visualization tools that help security teams understand the nature and scope of the threat and enables them to respond accordingly.

Which platform to choose?

There is no such thing as a “perfect” threat intelligence platform, as the best platform for your organization will depend on your specific needs and requirements. Just like a football field would use a completely different set of security tools than a data center, different needs would require different kits to be protected. However, there are certain guidelines and requirements that a Threat Intelligence Platform should always meet and provide. It should be able to collect data from a wide range of sources, including internal security tools, external threat feeds, and open-source intelligence. Furthermore, and this is vital, it must be able process and analyze the data in real-time, using machine learning algorithms and other analytical tools. This is how it should provide you with proactive, predictive measures. You know, to make sure that you are protected against incoming attacks, not just able to mitigate the losses after a leak or breakage. As mentioned before, a good Threat Intelligence Platform has to be integrated with existing security infrastructure to automate the response to potential threats, such as blocking IP addresses or isolating affected systems. Standalone services are potential threats by themselves and cold potentially prolong the notification system, therefore providing initial threats a way in.

As a closing aspect – just to be prepared for the future – it must be able to provide detailed reporting and visualization tools that help security teams understand the nature and scope of the threat and respond accordingly.

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