Cyber threat intelligence refers to analyzed data about malicious cyber-attack actors and their tactics, tools and procedures. This contextualized information enables preemptive and proactive strengthening of defenses.

How CTI Relates to Managed IT:

– Provides real-time and strategic insights into emerging risks targeting networks and data.
– Delivered through threat feeds to SIEMs, endpoint detection and response platforms.
– Underpins threat modeling, vulnerability management and training simulations.
– MSPs leverage CTI to continually tune and optimize client security postures.

Example:

A bank leverages timely CTI to uncover adversary infrastructure allowing it to block command-and-control communication attempts relied upon in a potential data heist scenario.

Key Takeaways:

– Data revealing behaviors and tools used in cyber intrusions that informs defense.
– Enhances prevention and early warning by forcing attackers to constantly shift tactics.
– Vital input for MSPs when securing regulated sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.
– WPG taps CTI to ensure client environments evolve in sync with the threat landscape.