Threat Intelligence
Threat intelligence is evidence-based knowledge about existing or emerging cyber threats — including the actors, their motivations, capabilities, indicators of compromise, and tactics. Threat intelligence transforms raw data about threats into actionable information that helps you make better security decisions and prioritize your defenses.
Threat intelligence comes in several forms: strategic (high-level trends and risks for leadership), tactical (TTPs and attack methods for security teams), operational (details about specific campaigns), and technical (IOCs for security tools). For defense contractors, industry-specific threat intelligence about APT groups targeting the DIB is particularly valuable.
Why It Matters
Integrating threat intelligence into your security program helps you focus on the threats most relevant to defense contractors. This threat-informed approach makes your security investments more effective and demonstrates risk management maturity to assessors.