Cybersecurity 101

The Dark Web is an anonymous network that can only be accessed by browsers such as Tor. By content alone it is larger than the standard indexable Web that we use everyday by about 50% and represents approximately 6% of all sites.

A threat actor, also known as malicious actor, is any individual, group or organization that intentionally poses a threat to cybersecurity. These actors seek to exploit vulnerabilities in order to cause harm, steal information, disrupt services, or achieve other malicious objectives. Understanding who threat actors are, their motives, tactics, and methods is essential for [...]

Threat analysis aims to assess an organization's security processes and procedures to identify threats and vulnerabilities within their network. This practise usually mixes vulnerability testing with risk assessments to better understand the potential real world threats that a network can face. A comprehensive threat analysis can help organizations to prepare for and respond to [...]

A threat assessment in cybersecurity is a set of processes or tools used to identify, evaluate and prioritize perceived threats to an organization's digital assets. It involves understanding the likelihood of different types of cyber threats, their potential impact on the organization, and developing strategies to mitigate or respond to these risks effectively. The [...]

Threat hunting is the process of proactively searching for cyberthreats within an organization by using methodology, innovative technology and threat intelligence. The Process of Threat Hunting Threat hunting involves a series of steps: Theory Development: Threat hunters begin by forming theories and hypotheses based on their existing knowledge of threats, threat behaviors, vulnerabilities and [...]

Threat intelligence is the gathering and analysis of cybersecurity data to understand threats that have, will or are currently targeting an organization. The process encompasses data gathered from various sources, which then influences actionable insights to enhance an organization's ability to prevent, detect and respond to cyberthreats. Key Components of Threat Intelligence Data [...]