ECHOSEC SYSTEMS

The foundation of any intelligence-driven mission is built on the intelligence cycle—a six-step process used by government and defense entities to turn raw information into actionable intelligence. Read More

Reliable data is the linchpin of effective decision making—particularly in matters of national security. Read More

Machine learning has a wide range of applications across many industries—and cybersecurity is no exception. In fact, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity is expected to reach USD $38.2 billion by 2026. Read More

Investing in business risk intelligence (BRI) has its challenges. Companies are often confronted with budget or staffing constraints when it comes to supporting a robust program—and proponents of upgrading a business risk intelligence strategy can be faced with convincing stakeholders of its value. Read More

The term open-source intelligence (OSINT) has been used for decades, usually in the context of defence and intelligence communities. Online networks—from social media platforms to covert dark web forums—have become critical OSINT sources for locating security risks, investigating threats, and evaluating public sentiments. Read More

Organizations face a 29.6% chance of experiencing a data breach in the next 2 years.  These are the odds that no one can afford to overlook, especially as cyber criminals are expanding their efforts to leverage real-world incidents, like the COVID-19 pandemic, as external attack vectors. Read More

  More organizations are investing in services and software that aid in finding and analyzing online threat data relevant to their vertical. These programs alert security teams to vulnerabilities so they can mitigate or avoid online threats—such as breaches—and their staggering costs. Read More

Gab is also one of the latest data sources added to the Echosec social discovery platform. What is Gab and why is it such a crucial source of threat intelligence? Read More

*Originally posted Jan 5, 2016. Updated for accuracy Nov 1, 2019  The Deep Web is Where All the Criminals Hang Out, Right? Well, yes and no. To really understand what the deep web is, it helps to talk about what the Internet actually is. Read More

Online public-facing content is growing exponentially. And, while most of this data is benign, some online hubs contain critical information for the safety and security of individuals and organizations. In order to develop an effective intelligence strategy, analysts and security teams must be pulling information from this vast quantity of data. The question is, which.. Read More