Threat intelligence data has become more and more crucial to effective enterprise security practices. Threat intelligence solutions gather raw data and indicators about existing and emerging threat actors and threats. This data is then analyzed with the hope of informing and preparing organizations for cybersecurity risks like zero-day risks, threat actor attacks, advanced persistent threats, and the exploitation of known vulnerabilities. Many organizations view threat intelligence exclusively in this context. They view it as part of the solution to cybersecurity concerns. This is far from the truth.
In reality, threat intelligence and open-source intelligence can inform and impact a wide range of business problems and risks. These concerns span organizations from IT to cybersecurity, to physical security, to trust and safety, to marketing, and beyond. Threat intelligence can play a role in all of them.
Let’s start by looking at the different business problems and risks faced by enterprises. Obviously, these problems and their importance will vary based upon industry, organizational size, and go-to-market strategies. The simplest way to begin this exploration is to look at…
