Beyond the Silos: The Evolution of Threat Intelligence | Taking an Intelligence-Driven Approach to Security Operations | A Brand Story Conversation from Black Hat USA 2023 | A Cyware Story with Willy Leichter

In this Brand Story podcast episode, as part of our Black Hat USA conference coverage, host Sean Martin connects with Willy Leichter as he sheds light on his extensive experience spanning over 24 years in the security realm. With a keen focus on cyclical patterns of security, he underscores the unique position of Cyware, a brand that has worked assiduously to bridge silos across industries. While discussing the broader vision of threat intelligence, he underscores its potential in predicting and mitigating attacks proactively.

Join Wily and Sean and they dig into the complexities of threat intelligence, highlighting the importance of clear notifications and the stories behind them. Sean recalls his experiences as a product manager building an enterprise SIEM solution, shedding light on the challenges of orchestrating bidirectional data exchanges due to the diversity of data formats. This reflection underscores the need for a more streamlined and scalable approach.

Willy discusses Cyware's role in addressing these challenges. He explains how Cyware assists teams and systems in understanding and acting upon various threats. The conversation also touches on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving integrations and managing threats. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the potential of bidirectional threat intelligence sharing, emphasizing its advantage over the typical one-way sharing that's more common.

As the episode progresses, the concept of threat intelligence as a service is introduced. In a digital age where cyber threats are continually evolving, Sean and Willy stress the need for a united front in defense. They advocate for a collaborative approach, emphasizing the benefits of collective defense in an industry where real-time sharing and coordination are paramount.

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Guest: Willy Leichter, VP of Marketing at Cyware [@CywareCo]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/willyleichter/

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