Threat intelligence teams often find themselves overwhelmed with data, facing thousands of false positives that obscure significant threats. To address this issue, Google Threat Intelligence is introducing a new dark web intelligence capability.
The challenge isn't the volume of data but its relevance. This new capability utilizes Gemini to analyze millions of dark web events each day, focusing on threats that are pertinent to your organization's mission and operations.
According to Jitin Shabadu and Merritt Maxim from Forrester, "Threat intelligence has evolved from being a specialized, technical function to strategically driving modern cybersecurity programs. But security organizations only realize its value when threat intelligence has clarity, contextual relevance, and organizational alignment."
Internal tests indicate that Google Threat Intelligence can analyze millions of external events daily with 98% accuracy, transforming how organizations detect hard-to-track threats.
Michael Kosak, director of Threat Intelligence at LastPass, noted, “In previous roles, I’ve leveraged several dark web tools and found they averaged over 90% false positives. The new dark web intelligence flips this, filtering noise and connecting dots that no human analyst could see in time.”
Utilizing Context for Faster Threat Response
This dark web intelligence capability autonomously builds an organization-specific profile, adapting as business operations change. This evolution helps maintain current context without adding administrative burdens.
For example, if an initial access broker advertises VPN access to a major retailer without naming the victim, traditional tools may miss the alert. However, the new capability cross-references the broker’s post with your organizational profile, identifying relevant connections and alerting you to potential breaches before they escalate.
Google’s vertical integration allows for extensive analysis of event streams from various sources, providing defenders with a computational edge. Additionally, the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) analysts offer critical context to enhance Gemini’s effectiveness.
Experience the New Capabilities
For those attending the RSA Conference, visit Booth N6062 for a live demonstration of Google Threat Intelligence's new dark web capabilities and learn how it can enhance your cybersecurity defenses.
For further insights, check out this podcast discussing dark web intelligence.
