State of Security: Expert Insights on Cybersecurity Operations and the Business of Cyber

Access Point Consulting

State of Security, by Access Point Consulting, brings together seasoned experts in the fields of security consulting, regulatory compliance, and security operations. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or security enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Learn more at accesspointconsulting.com.

  1. 23.05.2024

    SOS9 - Applications for Cyber Threat Intelligence in SMBs (with Evie Manning & Michael Rush)

    Summary In this episode of State of Security, Geoff Hancock discusses cyber threat intelligence with guests Mike Rush and Evie Manning. They define cyber threat intelligence as data that is collected, processed, and analyzed to understand threat actors, their motives, targets, and behaviors. They emphasize the importance of making intelligence actionable and highlight the different levels of threat intelligence, from strategic trends to tactical actions. The guests also discuss the impact of cyber intelligence on supply chain security and how it can be used to proactively protect businesses. They stress the need for collaboration and communication between different cybersecurity disciplines and the importance of relevant and contextual data in cyber intelligence. Takeaways Cyber intelligence is data that is collected, processed, and analyzed to understand threat actors, their motives, targets, and behaviors.Making intelligence actionable is key, as it allows organizations to make informed decisions and take proactive measures to resolve issues and prevent future attacks.Cyber threat intelligence encompasses a broad range of information, from strategic trends to tactical actions, and helps organizations identify relevant threats and prioritize their security efforts.Cyber intelligence plays a crucial role in supply chain security, as it helps organizations identify and mitigate risks in their supply chain and protect their customers.Collaboration and communication between different cybersecurity disciplines, such as vulnerability management, incident response, and threat hunting, are essential for effective cyber intelligence.Small and medium businesses can start building their cyber intelligence capabilities by conducting an internal assessment of their assets, risks, and vulnerabilities, and then seeking relevant and contextual data from trusted sources.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cyber Intelligence 04:38 Different Levels of Threat Intelligence 07:28 Cyber Intelligence in the Context of Small and Medium Businesses 10:43 The Importance of Supply Chain Security 26:52 Building Cyber Intelligence Capabilities for Small and Medium Businesses

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State of Security, by Access Point Consulting, brings together seasoned experts in the fields of security consulting, regulatory compliance, and security operations. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or security enthusiast, this podcast offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Learn more at accesspointconsulting.com.