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Cyber-intelligence is an emerging and ever-evolving field that combines elements of traditional intelligence with information technology<\/strong> to protect digital operations.<\/p>\n

What is cyber-intelligence?<\/h2>\n

Cyber-intelligence is the collection and analysis of information on threats and vulnerabilities<\/strong> in cyberspace that can affect organizations, administrations, and governments.<\/p>\n

Its main objective is to provide a detailed understanding of the threats these entities and countries face<\/strong>, enabling informed decision-making to protect their digital assets.<\/p>\n

To understand cyber intelligence, it is important to note that it focuses on detecting and identifying potential threats<\/strong> before they materialize, enabling organizations to prepare and defend proactively.<\/p>\n

This can include identifying threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures,<\/strong> and the open and exposed corporate vulnerabilities they could exploit to carry out an attack.
\nIt is essential to understand that Cyber-intelligence is not only about collecting, analyzing, and transforming data into valuable information <\/strong>to address detected threats.<\/p>\n

It requires data analysis capabilities<\/strong> and involves creating a feedback loop in which threat information is continuously used to improve an organization’s defenses.<\/p>\n

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Main Applications of cyber-intelligence<\/h2>\n

Cyber-intelligence has many practical applications<\/strong> within an organization’s cybersecurity strategy.<\/p>\n

Brand Protection<\/h3>\n

Brands, with their reputations, are among an organization’s most valuable assets<\/strong> and, therefore, one of the most targeted by cybercrime.<\/p>\n

Cyber-intelligence tools currently offer the best strategy for<\/strong> protecting the brand against fraudulent use or abuse.<\/p>\n

Third-party risk<\/h3>\n

In an environment where the IT perimeter has blurred its boundaries in favor of hyperconnection, controlling the risk of the value chain <\/strong>has ceased to be a voluntary protection strategy. It has become an obligation established by the most advanced legislation, such as the European NIS 2 Directive.<\/p>\n

These tools allow organizations to control third-party risk using objective, real-time data<\/strong> collected nonintrusively, so obtaining third-party permission is unnecessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Detecting and disabling phishing, fraud, and scam campaigns<\/h3>\n

Raising awareness among customers, employees, and third parties about phishing, fraud, and scams cannot be an organization’s only strategy to fight them. Organizations must actively protect all these actors<\/strong>, both for safety and for their brand’s reputation.<\/p>\n

Through Cyber-intelligence, organizations can locate, track, and deactivate phishing, fraud, and scams<\/strong> with corporate identity theft on social networks.<\/p>\n

You may be interested in our post\u2192 Phishing: what it is and how many types there are.<\/a><\/p>\n

Compliance<\/h3>\n

Legal systems are becoming stricter regarding organizations’ complianc<\/strong>e with protecting the personal and sensitive data they handle and with controlling the risk posed by third parties.<\/p>\n

Cyber-intelligence tools allow not only control of the value chain but also the real-time detection of leaks or exposures of an organization’s database, <\/strong>as well as open vulnerabilities that may entail legal sanctions.<\/p>\n

Detection and removal of open and exposed vulnerabilities<\/h3>\n

Open and exposed vulnerabilities on the Internet, the Dark Web, the Deep Web, and Social Networks are within anyone’s reach and are exploited by cybercriminals to design attacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The time the vulnerability remains open plays into the attack’s success<\/strong>. Cyber-intelligence tools enable the organization to detect them almost as soon as they occur.<\/p>\n

Locating Leaked Passwords and Credentials<\/h3>\n

The organization’s knowledge of leaked passwords and credentials and its real-time location allow it to change them before they can be used to execute an attack.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Locating Leaked and Exposed Corporate Databases<\/h3>\n

Cyber-intelligence tools allow the organization to detect the leak of any database in real-time <\/strong> and act quickly to avoid sanctions and damage to corporate reputation.<\/p>\n

Protection of intellectual and industrial property<\/h3>\n

Detecting the unauthorized use of resources<\/strong> over which the organization has intellectual or industrial property is essential to protecting the corporate core’s assets.<\/p>\n

With cyber-intelligence tools, this fraudulent activity can be detected in real time, and the mechanisms to report and eliminate it can be activated.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity Scoring<\/h3>\n

The most evolved cyber-intelligence tools allow you to obtain cybersecurity scores<\/strong>, both your own and those of third parties, obtained through objective and up-to-date data.<\/p>\n

This capability facilitates decision-making in alliances and collaborations<\/strong>, positioning in contracts with the administration or other agents, and identifying weak points in the cybersecurity strategy.<\/p>\n

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The Three Types of Cyber-intelligence: Tactical, Strategic, and Technical<\/h2>\n

Among the different types of Cyber-intelligence, we can find three main ones:<\/p>\n

Tactical cyber-intelligence<\/h3>\n

This type of Cyber-intelligence focuses on immediate threats.<\/strong> It includes identifying specific threat actors, understanding their tactics, techniques, and procedures, and detecting ongoing attacks.<\/p>\n

Tactical Cyber-intelligence is essential for incident response and threat mitigation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Strategic cyber-intelligence<\/h3>\n

Strategic cyber-intelligence deals with long-term trends and emerging threats<\/strong>. It includes analyzing cybercriminals’ tactics, identifying new vulnerabilities, and understanding how the threat landscape will evolve.<\/p>\n

Strategic cyber-intelligence is crucial for security planning and decision-making at the organizational level.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technical cyber-intelligence<\/h3>\n

Technical cyber-intelligence involves the detailed analysis of technical data related to cyber threats.<\/strong> It includes analyzing malware, identifying indicators of compromise, and understanding how attacks are carried out.<\/p>\n

Technical cyber-intelligence is essential for network defense and the protection of digital assets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each type of cyber-intelligence plays a crucial role in protecting organizations against threats.<\/strong> Together, they provide a complete view of risks, enabling organizations to protect themselves effectively in the digital environment.<\/p>\n

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Advantages of using cyber-intelligence at a strategic and tactical level<\/h2>\n

On a strategic and tactical level, implementing a cyber-intelligence tool offers several advantages to organizations:<\/strong><\/p>\n