The truth is, the definition of “threat intelligence” will likely vary depending on who you ask. After all, there are a lot of factors at play. Things like budget, resources, skillset and industry all have great impact on how organizations approach threat intelligence—or whether they prioritize it at all. Though the technical definition can change, one factor remains constant: If threat intelligence isn’t part of your cyber resilience strategy in some capacity, you have a massive gap on your hands. And you may be blindsided by a phishing attack, malware incident or worse.
Investing in third-party security vendors to manage data feeds will cover some gaps in your security strategy. But not everyone has the means to invest. Maybe it used to be okay to just accept this and fold. But today, you simply won’t survive. Whether you’re a large enterprise or a lean one, threat intelligence is the responsibility of every CISO. And budget isn’t the only thing you need to be successful.
