A Threat feed for cybersecurity of data that security teams can use to identify malicious activity in their networks. These data sources can include open-source intelligence, dark web monitoring, telemetry from network devices, user logging, and even commercial threat intelligence feeds. Threat feeds are aggregated, normalized, and made actionable through contextual insights (who, what, where, why, how).

Adding context to raw alerts reduces information overload, making it easier for SOC staff to prioritize and focus resources on high-severity threats. This is especially important for overworked and understaffed IT teams.

However, simply aggregating and analyzing data doesn’t necessarily translate into improved security posture. A key requirement is that the data analyzed and disseminated be accurate and relevant, and it must be updated often enough to keep pace with changing threat landscapes. Additionally, integrating the feeds with detection tools can simplify the handling of alerts and limit manual data handling so that team members can concentrate on what matters most.

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Our recent survey of dozens of organizations found a wide range of approaches, needs, and preferences in the threat intelligence space. For example, some respondent organizations prioritize operational threat feeds to support their daily SOC operations, while others favor strategic feeds that provide high-level insight for executive decision-making. The variation is no coincidence; each sector faces unique threats and risks, and a variety of approaches are necessary to effectively mitigate them.