The cyber threat intelligence (CTI) space is one of the most rapidly evolving areas in cybersecurity. Not only are technology and products being constantly updated and evolved, but also methodologies and concepts. One of the key changes happening in the last few years is the transition from threat intelligence as a separate pillar — which disseminates threat reports to the security organization — to threat intelligence as a central hub that feeds all the functions in the security organization with knowledge and information on the most prioritized threats. This change requires a shift in both mindset and methodology.
Traditionally, CTI has been considered a standalone practice within the security organization. Whether the security organization has dedicated personnel or not, it has been a separate practice that produces reports about various threats to the organization — essentially, looking at the threat landscape and making the same threat data accessible to all the functions in the security organization.
Traditional CTI model
A traditional model of the CISO and the different functions in their security organizationThe latest developments in threat intelligence methodologies are disrupting this concept. Effectively, threat intelligence is no longer a separate pillar, but something that should be ingested and considered in every security device, process, and decision-making event. Thus, the mission of the threat intelligence practitioner is no longer to simply create “threat reports,” but also to make sure that every part of the security organization effectively leverages threat intelligence as part of its day-to-day mission of detection, response, and overall risk management.
Trends supporting a new CTI workflow
The evolution of threat intelligence is supported by the following primary trends in the cybersecurity space:
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