001 What Exactly Is Threat Intelligence?

In our first episode, we start with the basics of threat intelligence. We talk about its emergence in cyber security and offer some relevant definitions. We describe where threat intelligence comes from, its purpose, and the context in which it's used. In an age of information overload, we also look at the path from data, to information, to actionable intelligence. These are important distinctions when organizations requiring threat intelligence faced the prospect of sorting through competing claims, products, and services in the marketplace. As organizations adopt threat intelligence and look to protect themselves in a rapidly evolving threat landscape, discerning value, establishing priorities, and setting measureable goals become critical. We talk through these issues with Staffan Truvé, our CTO and Co-founder; Levi Gundert, our VP of Intelligence & Strategy; and Robert M. Lee, CEO and founder, Dragos Security.