Dataminr Pulse for Cyber Risk provided critical information and context during a cyberattack on the U.S. Department of Defense.
When a cyber threat actor targeted the US Department of Defense, Dataminr alerts extracted targeted domains from the original post and provided them as structured metadata. Further automated entity extraction identified associated threat actors and provided customers with additional targeted URLs associated with the attack.
Scattered Spider, a notorious cyber criminal group, has captured many headlines recently, but the group has an extensive history. Knowing this background provides opportunities for defense and prevention, allowing organizations to respond and defeat such operations and mitigate potential loss.
In keeping with the event's theme “Building a Safer Cyber World,” we showcased advancements in Dataminr Pulse for Cyber Risk, and explored how the product helps cybersecurity professionals keep pace with threat actors by delivering actionable intelligence for preemptive defense.
As the U.S. government refocuses cybersecurity via new executive orders, the shift is clear: a critical recalibration of our national cyber strategy. The most significant impact is the shift in focus toward tangible, proactive defense, especially in two areas: the defensive use of AI and secure software development. This revolution is key to defending systems and trust.