SC 28: Threat Intelligence: What it Is. How it is Used.

Published: Oct. 17, 2014, 3:18 p.m.

Threat Intelligence is more than just a list of bad actors' IP addresses. The best sources of it tend to come from the more mature and 'enlightened' providers who employ a substantial number of security analysts who can evaluate the nature of the threats.

In fact, some are able to drill down not only to specific groups of threat actors or countries that may be after an organization but to the specific people who may be out to get them as well. But how do most organizations use this information and what kind of threat intelligence would help you the most? 

securitycurrent's Vic Wheatman discusses these topics with Gartner Research Vice President Dr. Anton Chuvakin.