Facing constant threats alone is a stressful, time-consuming job that can leave CISOs feeling vulnerable, uncertain and can ultimately lead to burnout.
Threat information sharing networks can act as early warning systems, providing timely alerts about attacks that have recently happened and thereby helping CISOs prepare for an attack. With this knowledge, CISOs can strengthen their defences, minimise response times and prevent similar attacks from happening to their organisations.
In the event of an attack, shared intelligence provides valuable context that helps broader security teams understand the nature, scope and impact of the attack and be poised and ready to respond.
The strength of a trusted community
Facing constant threats alone is a stressful, time-consuming job that can leave CISOs feeling vulnerable, uncertain and can ultimately lead to burnout. To help overcome this, CISOs benefit from sharing this responsibility in a community-driven environment where threat information sharing helps each CISO learn from other’ s experiences and thereby creates a stronger defence posture.
To maximise value, intelligence sharing should ideally occur within specific industries, such as banking and financial services or retail, since different industries often face unique threats.
When establishing these communities, it is critical to ensure that they are private and include only vetted professionals who can share threat intelligence to create a collective defence. If individuals are not properly vetted, there may be risks associated with openly sharing information within the community.
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