5 Questions On OPSEC Fundamentals
Surveillance is everywhere and ingrained in our society. While privacy is a human right, we live in an era of Operational Security (OPSEC) and privacy fatigue. The technologies we use everyday collect more and more information, making many people feel hopeless about having control over their information. From painful opt-out processes to the integration of […]
6 Things to Know About Improving Threat Intelligence Collection
Flare recently hosted our first Threat Intel Workshop with Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher Tammy Harper. Below are some of the questions Tammy covered in improving threat intelligence collection practices. 1. How does the disruption to Telegram affect threat actors? After the arrest of Telegram CEO in August 2024, the messaging platform that has been popular […]
Red Teaming the Modern Attack Landscape
In today’s expanded attack surface, new technologies create new opportunities for businesses and malicious actors. Attackers can use the same artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) that companies use, often in the same way. In both cases, these technologies reduce the time spent on repetitive, manual tasks. For example, organizations may use LLMs, […]
Using CTI to Help Predict Vulnerability Exploitability
In a world of increasingly powerful data analytics, security researchers continue to develop new uses for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). In security, predictive analytics offer insight into how a company should prioritize its activities. With more vulnerabilities detected daily, vulnerability management teams become overwhelmed, unable to patch or remediate everything all at […]
Supply Chain Security and NIS2: What You Need to Know
The Network Information Systems Directive (NIS2) and its predecessor NIS focus on risk management for organizations. The EU states that the NIS is the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity with the goal of achieving a high common level of cybersecurity across the member states. The NIS2 will be quite impactful, especially as it […]
Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management: A Short Guide for 2024
Third-parties are an important part of your extended enterprise. They’re your vendors, your partners, and your suppliers. They provide some of your business’s most critical services: billing, data storage, or sales. Unfortunately, vendors and suppliers also come along with significant third party cybersecurity risk. Early in January, Gartner named third-party risk cyber management (TPCRM) a […]
NIS2 Compliance: Updated for 2024, Complete Guide
The Network Information Systems Directive (NIS) was published in 2016 and required EU critical infrastructure sectors to meet basic cybersecurity compliance requirements. In October 2024 the second iteration of the Network Information Systems Directive (NIS2) will be going into effect, which will both substantially expand the number of entities required to be compliant in addition […]
STIX & TAXII Threat Intelligence: A Quick Guide
Among the various tools and frameworks available for cyber threat intelligence (CTI), STIX and TAXII stand out due to their robustness and interoperability. We present a quick guide to STIX (Structured Threat Information eXpression) and TAXII (Trusted Automated eXchange of Intelligence Information). These protocols facilitate systematic sharing, correlation, and management of cyber threat intelligence, and […]
Cyber Threat Intelligence Frameworks: What You Need to Know
CTI represents a proactive and strategic approach to cybersecurity, providing organizations with the insights needed to identify and combat potential cyber threats. These CTI frameworks are evolving, adapting to the changing threat landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance their effectiveness. Understanding the Evolution of Cyber Threat Intelligence Frameworks The digital landscape is ever-evolving, with […]
Digital Brand Protection: Monitoring Your Brand Across the Clear & Dark Web
Whether it’s trademark infringement, counterfeit goods, data breaches, or damaging chatter in the dark corners of the internet, these threats can seriously undermine your brand’s integrity and bottom line. Vigilant and comprehensive digital brand protection strategies are an absolute necessity. Wherever it appears, your digital brand should remain secure, credible, and trustworthy. Understanding the Importance […]
