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Threat intelligence software provides organizations with information related to the newest forms of cyber threats like zero-day attacks, new forms of malware, and exploits. Companies utilize the tools to keep their security standards up to date and fit to combat new threats as they emerge. These tools can improve security performance by providing information on threats to their specific networks, infrastructure, and endpoint devices. These products provide information about hazards and how they function, their capabilities, and remediation techniques. IT administrators and security professionals use the data delivered to better protect their systems from emerging threats and plan for possible vulnerabilities. The tools alert users as new threats emerge and provide information detailing best practices for resolution.
Many products like security information and event management (SIEM) and vulnerability management software can integrate with or provide similar information as threat intelligence products. Those products, though, tend to provide live updates and actionable intelligence, and focus on other components of a security ecosystem.
To qualify for inclusion in the Threat Intelligence category, a product must:
Provide information on emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Detail remediation practices for common and emerging threats
Analyze global threats on different types of networks and devices
Cater threat information to specific IT solutions
