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What is Threat Intelligence?
This week we continue our exploration of Annex A of ISO 27001:2022. Today’s blog post explores Annex A 5.7, Threat Intelligence. Of course, if you are unclear about the definition of threat intelligence, you might need a short tutorial. Let’s talk about what threat intelligence is and what it has to do with ISO 27001.
Threat Intelligence Defined
Essentially, threat intelligence represents the gathering of information regarding vulnerabilities, bad actors, potential future risks, and more. IT professionals face a significant challenge in that once a hacker or malware is discovered in a system, it is often too late, and the damage has already done. Cybersecurity protection depends greatly on catching these nefarious actors before they become a problem, and that is where threat intelligence becomes valuable.
How Do You Gather Threat Intelligence?
One of the easiest ways to gather threat intelligence information is to subscribe to threads or groups that keep their eye on the cybersecurity world 24/7. Weekly meetings in the workplace where cyber risks represent the core of the conversation are also great ways to make sure everyone is on the same page regarding existing and potential risks to the cyber infrastructure of the organization. On a more minute level, endpoint detection system can be used to gather information about potential vulnerabilities in your organization’s specific system.
What Does ISO 27001:2022 Require Regarding Threat Intelligence?
Imagine you receive news about a phishing attack that is asking people to call a call center to cancel an unwanted charge. What you would want to do to comply with ISO 27001 is to first record how you found this warning. Next, you record the action item(s) you took. In this case, it would make sense to send a company-wide email alerting all employees to this risk. This action and associated documentation are enough to fulfill this control.
The More the Better
Although ISO 27001 does not center a lot of tasks around threat intelligence, the more intelligence you gather the better. Bad actors and defenders are always chasing after each other waiting for a weak point to reveal itself. The more ahead of the curveball your organization can stay, the safer your ISMS and all other data will be.
Let’s Talk About Your Compliance Journey
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