ANS Institute , a global leader in cybersecurity training , has

This year ’ s report presents a focus on the significant influence of geopolitical events , the burgeoning role of AI and the emerging dominance of threat hunting within CTI teams .

SANS Instructor Candidate , Andreas Sfakianakis

SANS Certified Instructor , Rebekah Brown

“ The increasing frequency and complexity of global conflicts have made it essential for CTI teams to broaden their focus beyond internal issues ,” said Brown . “ Our survey shows that 77.5 % of respondents recognise the significant impact of geopolitics on their intelligence requirements , highlighting the need for adaptive and informed responses to external threats .

“ AI is becoming a crucial tool for CTI teams , helping analysts prioritise and process vast amounts of information through advanced scoring and summarisation techniques .”

However , Brown also highlighted the growing concern about the adversarial use of AI , stressing the importance of preparing for AI-driven threats .

For the first time , threat hunting has emerged as the top use case for CTI . This proactive approach to detecting unidentified threats has seen substantial reliance on the MITRE ATT & CK framework , with over 95 % of respondents utilising it for categorising and communicating tactics , techniques and procedures ( TTPs ).

“ The prominence of threat hunting reflects a strategic shift in how organisations are leveraging CTI ,” said Sfakianakis . “ This approach not only enhances detection capabilities but also strengthens overall security posture .”

ignicat , a leader in Digital Identity , is delivering a technology-driven

With one of the world ’ s most extensive portfolio of digital identity and fraud prevention solutions , Signicat enables remote identity verification and electronic signing of end-users . This is possible through digital identities , biometrics and electronic document verification , enabling users to seamlessly execute legally binding electronic signatures on their contracts , all through one single entry point . needs and requirements , which is why the Signicat Global Solutions team designs tailormade global identity solutions . We are more than just solution providers , we are strategic consultants in identity verification .”

“ We have been working closely with the BMW Group providing them with a team of

digital identity experts to advise them on technological and regulatory levels ,” said Asger Hattel , CEO at Signicat . “ Having an end-to-end solution for the customer enrolment process offers numerous technological , operational and regulatory advantages , but it is also a way to prevent fraud or data corruption through a seamless and complete process .”

“ The BMW Group is a world-leading automotive brand that we work with in Europe . We are excited to assist the BMW Group on their journey to transform the industry and be part of a change that is focusing on delivering smooth experiences to their users ,” said Arne Vidar Haug , Head of Global Solutions and Co-founder of Signicat . “ At Signicat , we consider each company ’ s

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