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Why Your SIEM OR SOC Won’t Save You.

For years, Security Information and Event Management systems and the Security Operations Centers have been positioned as panaceas against cyber threats. As such, organizations have invested millions of dollars into these technologies and teams, convinced that their very existence will deter or detect malicious actors. But here's a big pill to swallow: it's time to face it-your SIEM and SOC likely won't

What is Purple Teaming? Purple Teaming is a collaborative approach to solving problems. It's a way of bringing together diverse perspectives and skills to solve problems in the most effective way possible.Purple teams can be formed by any group of people

Forecasting techniques

Scenario generation and forecasting There are several methods of forecasting, but in this blog post, we will explore three popular techniques: cones of plausibility, horizon scanning, and back scanning. We will examine the differences between them and explain when each method

Risks associated with intelligence collection

The risks associated with intelligence collection Intelligence collection is the process of gathering information about various subjects such as governments, organizations, individuals, and other entities. It is an essential aspect of national security and international affairs, but it also poses several

Host and Network based Indicators

A small example of Network and Host based indicators ndicators of compromise (IOCs) are pieces of information that can be used to identify malicious activity or detect security incidents on a network or host. There are two main types of IOCs:

Principles of Intelligence

How we can use the principles of intelligence for better cyber threat intelligence The principles of intelligence refer to a set of guiding principles that are used to inform and guide the intelligence process, regardless of the specific context in which

Intelligence Preparation of the battlefield / Environment

IPB / IPE for Cyber Threat Intelligence Before we start it's useful to understand what IPB/IPE is and how its used. We will then discuss how it has been adapted to fit Cyber Intelligence.Intelligence Preparation of the Environment (IPE) or Intelligence

Threat Actors with examples

Different Threat Actors - Different Objectives There are many different types of threat actors in the cybersecurity landscape, each with their own objectives and associated campaigns. Here are a few examples: Nation-state Actors Nation-state actors are typically government-sponsored groups that engage

How is the threat landscape changing

How is the threat landscape changing and what factors are likely to influence future change. The threat landscape is constantly changing as attackers develop new techniques and exploit new vulnerabilities. Some of the factors that are likely to influence future changes

Conduct collection securely

Taking the right precautions when conducting collection online Conducting collection operations online can be a challenging task, particularly when it comes to protecting the safety and anonymity of individuals involved. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind when conducting

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Why Your SIEM OR SOC Won’t Save You.

Forecasting techniques

Risks associated with intelligence collection

Host and Network based Indicators

Principles of Intelligence

Intelligence Preparation of the battlefield / Environment

Threat Actors with examples

How is the threat landscape changing

Conduct collection securely

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