Implement a Requirements-Driven Approach to Your Threat Intelligence Lifecycle

What intelligence to collect? What intelligence to analyze? What intelligence to share? If security teams do not have the right answers to these questions, the threat intelligence lifecycle will not move in the right direction. This becomes more important in collaborative environments, such as ISACs/ISAOs and MSSP communities, where community members need such information to propel their security operations to success. To solve this challenge, Cyware has introduced Intelligence Requirements (IR) to its Collaborate v3.7.4 platform that define the intelligence that must be gathered or disseminated.

Understanding Intelligence Requirements (IR)

• IRs are data-driven insights that enable security teams to gain valuable and actionable information on specific subjects within a defined timeframe.

• These requirements guide the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence, empowering security teams to make informed decisions and strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

• Both the hub analysts and community members can choose the IR type — General Intelligence Requirements (GIR) , Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIR) , and Specific Intelligence Requirements (SIR) —that they want to publish or submit.

• IRs, once published, can be followed by other members also, thereby, fostering collective security.

fig.1: Screenshot from the Analyst Portal

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fig.2: Screenshot from the Member Portal

Use Cases of IRs

• Enhanced Situational Awareness: Staying informed about the latest cyber threats and trends through IRs enables security teams to adapt their strategies constructively, ensuring they can effectively tackle emerging challenges.

• Improved Risk Assessment: Using IRs, security teams can analyze recently identified vulnerabilities in software, hardware, or network infrastructure, allowing for risk assessment and implementation of appropriate mitigation measures.

• Informed Decision-Making: Gathering relevant intelligence from IRs offers crucial insights that enable informed decision-making in cybersecurity investments, policies, and response actions.

Discover your Intelligence Requirements Today

This feature in Collaborate provides a requirements-driven approach to a threat intelligence lifecycle, creating a solid foundation for organizations to be proactive, well-informed, and agile in their defense against an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. It empowers them to take appropriate measures to protect their assets, systems, and customers from potential harm.

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