Introduction to TI
Due to the complex nature of cybersecurity and the sophistication of modern attacks, it is difficult for any organization to keep track of vulnerabilities and the multiple ways that an attacker may compromise a system, especially if cybersecurity is not the focus of the organization. Understanding what to look for and deciding what to do when you see a system anomaly or another potential threat is complex and time-consuming. This is where TI comes in useful.
TI is critical in the fight against adversaries and is now integrated with most security products; it provides the ability to set a list of indicators for detection and blocking malicious activities. You can subscribe to TI feeds to gain knowledge from other security professionals in the industry and create your own indicators that are specific to the environment you are operating.
If you are new to this topic, there are some new keywords and abbreviations to learn:
- Threat indicators: This is a...
