OPSWAT Reveals Only 22% of Organizations Have a Fully Mature Threat Intelligence Program
– OPSWAT
OPSWAT, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, has released the results of its Threat Intelligence Survey, which gathered insights from over 300 IT professionals responsible for malware detection, analysis, and response. The survey provides valuable insights into the evolving threat intelligence landscape and the challenges faced by IT professionals. Key findings include the following: 1. **Threat Intelligence Maturity**: Only 22% of organizations have fully matured threat intelligence programs in place, while 62% recognize the need for additional investments in tools and processes to enhance their capabilities. 2. **Common Challenges**: Organizations face common challenges, including detecting both known and unknown malware, grappling with inadequate signature-based solutions, and dealing with fragmented tools. 3. **Optimism about AI**: While currently only 11% of respondents use AI for threat detection, 56% of security professionals are optimistic about its future use, while 27% remain skeptical. 4. **Top Concerns**: Phishing URLs and email ranked among the top concerns for file types and delivery methods, highlighting the importance of advanced security measures like Deep Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR), sandboxing, and link reputation checks. OPSWAT remains committed to providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect critical infrastructures from emerging threats. The company aims to empower organizations with the tools and knowledge they need to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving threat landscape.
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