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2023: 50 Complimentary Tools for Cyber Threat Intelligence

Hey Bay Area folks, let’s talk cybersecurity, more specifically, let’s chat about threat feeds. Living in a tech pressure cooker, we’re always looking to keep our systems secure, right? Luckily, there are a heap of open-source platforms that can help.

One of these handy tools is Amazon’s (Alexa) – think of it like a handy whitelist, enlisting the top 1 million sites. This tool is a bit like having a personal assistant who keeps a close eye on the good guys in cyberspace.

For something a bit more inclusive, botvrij.eu provides a treasure chest of open-source Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) to keep you on top of security threats. It’s like having a neighborhood watch for your network.

Ever wish you had a secret agent, keeping tabs on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups? Good news – a nifty little tool does just that, pulling together a cause-and-effect spreadsheet of APT factions and their tactics. This resource ties all the gossip together to keep you informed about who’s targeting who and what their strategies are.

And, in case you’re having trouble keeping track of your list of friends and foes, AutoShun steps in with a public service that serves up to 2000 malicious IPs. Just picture it as a black book of notorious digital faces – keeping tabs on shady goings on and offering up some extra resources to boot.

Ever been curious about who tops the charts for having the most malicious content? Believe it or not, there’s a tool that keeps a running tally on just that – BGP Ranking.

Tracking the activities of several active botnets is now easy with Botnet Tracker. It literally does what it says on the box, helping you keep tabs on a bunch of wayward bots.

Ever wished you could see SSL certificates as they’re issued in real-time? You’re in luck! Real-time certificate transparency log updates are now a reality – enabling you to see things as they unfold.

C&C Tracker is a bit like a traffic reporter for cyberspace. It provides a feed of known, active and non-sinkholed C&C IP addresses, keeping you in the loop about potential troublemakers.

While we’re rounding off the conversation, let’s talk about intel. There are plenty of tools out there for this, like Critical Stack Intel, which provides free threat intelligence. A little like handing out free comic books for adults.

Keeping a track of DNS information, DNSTrails is an excellent resource for keeping up with the who’s who and what’s what of the digital world.

Are you struggling to keep track of recent exploits? Exploitalert is a savior, acting as an up-to-date list, keeping you in the know.

Got a thing for stats? Also try FraudGuard, Grey Noise, and Majestic Million, which offer an array of data catering to different needs.

Last but definitely not the least, cybersecurity would not be complete without intelligence. Try ThreatMiner to get the scoop on intelligence-related information. Think of it as your very own Sherlock Holmes, helping you make sense of complex cases.

These platforms offer a wealth of information, insights and protection in an easily digestible format. The digital world might be a jungle at times, but with these tools at hand, we’re not left wandering without a map. So, San Franciscans, let’s keep our networks secure and continue to nourish our love for tech that’s safe, accessible and always evolving. After all, we’re in the heartland of innovation – the San Francisco Bay Area.

by Morgan Phisher | HEAL Security

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