As the technology grows complex and the line between human world and digital world blurs, threat intelligence is no longer limited to cyber world. As the security industry keeps on embracing technology, any breach in digital space may result into a havoc in physical security. For instance, increasingly companies are integrating AI-powered cameras, access control and biometric authentication along with physical security checks such as fencing and physical guards. An unauthorised access due to technology malfunction could result into significant damages. Likewise, any breakdown in physical security measures may result in a huge security breach.
What is Threat Intelligence?
Threat Intelligence refers to identifying threats, monitoring their development, assessing their impact and likelihood of occurrences along with formulation of crisis response strategies. One of the key features of threat intelligence is the integration of AI driven systems, human intelligence and surveillance systems to provide a comprehensive security framework. Thus, a diligent human workforce and composite workflow needs to be put in place for creating a resilient security framework.
Key Components of Threat Intelligence:
Threat Data Collection & Monitoring:
Collecting data from various streams across different platforms – OSINT and HUMINT along with AI based systems.
Risk Identification & Assessment:
Categorising threats according to the risk appetite of the organisation while considering their impact and likelihood of occurrence. Classifying risks into internal [ data breach, sabotage] vs external [burglary, intrusion, civil unrest].
Threat Intelligence Response and Mitigation:
Developing a standardized protocol for defined risks, conducting security drills along with co-ordination with external actors.
Use of Threat Intelligence Across Different risks:
- Imagine a protest is scheduled by interest groups within the area near one of your key facilities sites. To prepare for the upcoming disruption, using threat intelligence techniques including crowd sentiment analysis through live monitoring, formulating back up plans with alternative transport routes and using rapid response teams to control escalation can be of significant help.
- In the event of significant travel disruptions or terrorist attacks on public transport can result into safety hazard for employees along with supply chain operations. Using threat intelligence techniques, including travel advisories based on OSINT along with security enhancements and real-time GPS tracking.
- In the event of power grid failures, threat intelligence can empower organisations with actionable OSINT insights enabling them to put in force automated backup systems and securing critical access control.
Thus, across various risks, threat intelligence is used to identify key risks, analyse the impact and formulate risk mitigation strategies. It is critical to the survival of the organisation.
Your Partner in Difficult Times – MitKat
MitKat’s datasurfr, a critical event monitoring and risk intelligence tool provides actionable threat intelligence across 12 non-financial risks including political, extremism, civil disturbance, crime, health, natural hazard, environment, infrastructure, regulatory, technology and travel. Curated risk alerts are created for a customised region to track events happening across your assets. Our tool integrates human expertise with advanced AI technology to provide accurate and reliable intelligence.
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