Defense in Depth Improving the Efficiency of Your Threat Intelligence
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Jun 5, 2025 In this discussion, Jason Steer, CISO at Recorded Future, dives into the intricacies of threat intelligence and cybersecurity. He highlights the overwhelming challenge security teams face in sifting through vast amounts of threat data. Key topics include the necessity of actionable data, the balance between efficiency and effectiveness in identifying threats, and the pivotal role of AI in providing contextual insights. Steer emphasizes the importance of aligning threat intelligence efforts with business needs to strengthen security posture.
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Shift from Reactive to Resilient
- Threat intelligence is shifting from reactive defense to building organizational resilience.
- Efficiency in security means eliminating waste and leveraging AI to prioritize key threats effectively.
Threat Intel Must Link to Business Risk
- Threat intelligence must connect general threats to specific business risks to be truly valuable.
- It's not about more data but about understanding what drives business risk and focusing on that.
Real-Time Identity Threat Detection
- Recorded Future detected a contractor's stolen credentials linked to infostealer malware on a non-corporate device.
- Early detection on criminal markets allowed quick response and risk mitigation, preventing further damage.