Threat Intelligence & Intrusion Prevention

Threat intelligence is actionable data about cyber threats, including attacker tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), vulnerabilities, and targeted industries. It helps you anticipate and prepare for potential attacks, protecting your data and operations.

Traditional security solutions react to known threats. Threat intelligence enables a proactive approach, giving you early warning of emerging threats and vulnerabilities before they can exploit your systems. This allows you to prioritise security efforts, patch vulnerabilities faster, and mitigate potential damage.

Any organisation with valuable data is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Businesses of all sizes, government agencies, healthcare providers, and educational institutions can benefit from threat intelligence to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

There are various types of threat intelligence, including:

• Strategic - Broad insights into threat actors, their motivations, and potential targets.
• Tactical - Specific details about attacks, indicators of compromise (IoCs’), and mitigation strategies.
• Technical - In-depth analysis of malware, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.

An IPS is a critical component of any effective cyber security strategy. It provides real-time protection against evolving threats, reduces the risk of successful attacks, and helps minimise damage from breaches.

There are a number of different ways to test your cyber security posture. The specific methods utilised will depend on the size and complexity of your organisation's IT infrastructure. Some common methods of cyber security testing include:

• Vulnerability scanning - Vulnerability scanners can identify and classify security weaknesses in your IT infrastructure. This can help you prioritise your remediation efforts.

• Penetration testing - Penetration testing is a simulated attack that is designed to exploit identified vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of your security controls. This can provide you with a more comprehensive assessment of your security posture.

• Social engineering testing - Social engineering testing attempts to trick employees into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. This can help you identify weaknesses in your organisation's security awareness.

• Red team / blue team exercises - Red team / blue team exercises pit two teams against each other in a simulated attack scenario. This can help you identify and address potential weaknesses in your organisation's incident response plan.

There are a number of different ways to test your cyber security posture. The specific methods utilised will depend on the size and complexity of your organisation's IT infrastructure. Some common methods of cyber security testing include:

• Vulnerability scanning - Vulnerability scanners can identify and classify security weaknesses in your IT infrastructure. This can help you prioritise your remediation efforts.

• Penetration testing - Penetration testing is a simulated attack that is designed to exploit identified vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of your security controls. This can provide you with a more comprehensive assessment of your security posture.

• Social engineering testing - Social engineering testing attempts to trick employees into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. This can help you identify weaknesses in your organisation's security awareness.

• Red team / blue team exercises - Red team / blue team exercises pit two teams against each other in a simulated attack scenario. This can help you identify and address potential weaknesses in your organisation's incident response plan.

There are a number of different ways to test your cyber security posture. The specific methods utilised will depend on the size and complexity of your organisation's IT infrastructure. Some common methods of cyber security testing include:

• Vulnerability scanning - Vulnerability scanners can identify and classify security weaknesses in your IT infrastructure. This can help you prioritise your remediation efforts.

• Penetration testing - Penetration testing is a simulated attack that is designed to exploit identified vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of your security controls. This can provide you with a more comprehensive assessment of your security posture.

• Social engineering testing - Social engineering testing attempts to trick employees into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. This can help you identify weaknesses in your organisation's security awareness.

• Red team / blue team exercises - Red team / blue team exercises pit two teams against each other in a simulated attack scenario. This can help you identify and address potential weaknesses in your organisation's incident response plan.

There are a number of different ways to test your cyber security posture. The specific methods utilised will depend on the size and complexity of your organisation's IT infrastructure. Some common methods of cyber security testing include:

• Vulnerability scanning - Vulnerability scanners can identify and classify security weaknesses in your IT infrastructure. This can help you prioritise your remediation efforts.

• Penetration testing - Penetration testing is a simulated attack that is designed to exploit identified vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of your security controls. This can provide you with a more comprehensive assessment of your security posture.

• Social engineering testing - Social engineering testing attempts to trick employees into giving up sensitive information or clicking on malicious links. This can help you identify weaknesses in your organisation's security awareness.

• Red team / blue team exercises - Red team / blue team exercises pit two teams against each other in a simulated attack scenario. This can help you identify and address potential weaknesses in your organisation's incident response plan.

Some key benefits of an IPS include:

• Enhanced network security - Proactive protection against a wide range of threats

• Reduced downtime and data loss - Minimises damage from successful attacks

• Improved incident response - Provides early warning for faster response to threats

• Simplified security management - Centralised monitoring and control of network security