Information
technology has played its magic in almost every field and business world is one
of them. It has completely transformed various business operations, providing
cloud, and dedicated servers etc. to store data. These technology tools also
require high level of data security protection measures. But most of the time
companies overlook this factor.
So, the
point has been understood that technology has become the first reliance when it
comes to the storage, retrieval and manipulation data. However, cyber intelligence is the factor
that is often overlooked by organizations.
Although
it protects you from future security threats including bad actors, methods,
vulnerabilities and targets in the best way possible.
What is threat intelligence and why we need it?
From the
past few decades the implementation of intelligence in cyber world has received
a lot of attention. It is knowledge that enables you to not only identify
security threats but also deal with them and make informed decisions. You can
get more proactive about the future security threats through this.
Although
the terminology has been defined by various dictionaries in different ways, but
the authentic explanations are as given:
Threat intelligence is
defined as evidence-based understanding of security threats using context,
indicators, mechanisms, implications to give an actionable advice. Further,
emerging threats are detected using existing patterns and Meta data in order to
make decisions and detect menace of data threats. – Gartner
The
set of data collected, assessed and applied regarding security threats, threat
actors, exploits, malware, vulnerabilities and compromise indicators – SANS
Institute
As long
as security breaches and threats are concerned, every business is looking for
ways to protect their information. The threat is always there due to our high
reliance on these information technology tools. There is tremendous pressure
over organizations to manage data security threats.
Of
course, that is no easy feat.
This
phenomenon naturally pulls us towards the adoption of intelligent methods for
threats elimination. Before going for a comprehensive strategy there are
various questions that you should ask:
- Why you are looking for secure intelligence management?
- What are your goals?
- What you should protect most?
This
information will help you to build up your Priority
Intelligence Document (PID), which is considered to be the foundation of
every cyber security program.
Ways to improve your threat intelligence strategy
Who would
not look for a strategy that is powerful enough to promise data security
without compromising business needs?
Of
course, everyone will.
Let’s not
forget that many data breaches do not occur just because of malwares or cyber
security issues, they happen due to careless online activities. But there are
numerous ways to improve your organizational data security that are following:
Buy or Build? Choose wisely
Let’s get
straight but the bad thing about the strategy is that you can never have it
enough.
As a
small company you may have few technology professionals who fix their gaze to
protect their organization’s network and data. With passage of time they may
realize that their job is getting big. They more they find, the more they get.
Eventually
a point comes when they become aware about the shortcomings of their network
and system development.
Now the
question is whether we should build or buy? It is vital to choose wisely at
this point while keeping in mind the organization’s profit, time and
resources.
If you
have the right resources to build a powerful system that will suffice all your
security needs then go for it. No one can understand you needs better than you.
A constant check
Prevention
is better than cure.
The same
goes for intelligent strategy of threat management, as the threat landscape is
changing at a tremendous rate. Keeping yourself in check would be a great
investment to save your organization from future threats. If you have hired a
threat analyst then engage with them. Get all the required information and act
accordingly.
Pick the right threat analyst who will be capable enough to ward off threats before
impacting the organizations operations and efficiency.
Fill the knowledge Gap
The
process of information protection can be as complicated as you take it to be.
There is a huge knowledge gap that we need to cover. Sadly, many organizations
are not even aware that why they need it. Sometimes even analysts do not covey
the information properly, as they lack the ability to translate all the cyber
threats properly. That results into data loss.
In
conclusion, improving your strategy and taking these threat intelligence
measures will benefit you in long run. Your organization’s data will be
protected from future threats and malwares.
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