When it comes to cybersecurity, OSINT in isolation is practically useless. The flood of data fails to provide actionable insights tailored to specific organizational needs. And paid threat intelligence are expensive investments that yield little value. Modern problems require modern solutions. Fletch is revolutionizing the use of OSINT in cybersecurity by harnessing artificial intelligence to transform the painful process into something actually timely, contextual, and automated. In this blog we’ll cover why OSINT is leaving defenders vulnerable and how Fletch fixes it.

The Problem with OSINT in cybersecurity

Open Source Intelligence as it stands today hardly matters. It would require an army of analysts to make OSINT useful. The majority of organizations are left overwhelmed and underprepared. 

Furthermore, many existing solutions like paid threat intelligence fail to deliver on these crucial aspects. They often focus on the headline-making threats and still require manual research to see if threats correlate.

Learn more about the problem with Open Source Intelligence here.

The Future of OSINT

Open Source Intelligence has the potential to actually give companies an edge over threat actors. It’s key to note that it's not just about amassing data; it's about distilling that data into meaningful insights. Above all else, it’s about enabling organizations to prioritize and focus their efforts effectively.

Imagine not just getting threat intelligence about threats, but threats that are timely, actionable and correlated with your needs. 

Currently, there exists an ongoing skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of OSINT in cybersecurity. Some view it as unnecessary, preferring to focus solely on cybersecurity hygiene measures. However, this approach neglects the value that OSINT can bring. Fletch aims to bridge this gap, whether organizations are actively seeking threat intelligence or simply looking to enhance their productivity and focus.

How Fletch Differs

To be able to revolutionize OSINT, Fletch uses layers of intelligence to collect, index, and analyze data. Then we use a system of experts to validate every output and create mitigation strategies. Here’s how it’s done:

• Collection: Fletch scours thousands of sources for relevant intelligence on vulnerabilities, malware, and threat actor activities.

• Structuring: Using advanced AI algorithms, Fletch extracts key data points and indicators of compromise (IOCs) from diverse sources, eliminating redundancy and streamlining analysis.

• Analysis: Human analysts then evaluate the synthesized information, contextualizing it within the specific risk profile of each user. This enables Fletch to provide tailored recommendations for proactive threat mitigation.

By automating much of the OSINT workflow while retaining human oversight, Fletch is timely, accurate, and actionable.

The Fletch approach to OSINT

Fletch has a unique approach when it comes to OSINT. We know that not all threats are created equal. In fact, only a small fraction of threats – roughly 5% – are truly relevant to your organization. That's why we've developed products that use OSINT to help you prioritize and focus on the threats that matter most.

Intelligent Threat Intelligence

Fletch is the de facto record on every threat. We extract insights from thousands of reputable OSINT sources and organize it for you. You’ll have a complete threat summary, history, list of downloadable IOCs, targets, and latest updates. This allows you to instantly become an expert on any threat at any time.

Forecaster: your new perimeter

Fletch Forecaster, tells you the pressing threats headed your way. This is based on our expert understanding of the threat landscape. We correlate your company’s tech, industries, and geographies to the targets of every active threat. We also look at what’s happening to companies like yours. In the end you’ll have a prioritized list of threats that will likely become a problem for you later. 

AskFletch: instant threat answers

AskFletch is a generative AI assistant you can ask all your burning threat questions to. With knowledge based in cybersecurity Open Source Intelligence, AskFletch doesn’t just passively respond to queries. It actively surfaces threat information in a deliberate manner. You no longer have to spend hours looking for needle in the haystack information.

Takeaway

In cybersecurity, OSINT alone is not enough to help defenders. However, sophisticated artificial intelligence can capitalize on OSINT’s potential. With Fletch, AI is used to scan the threat landscape everyday and pull insights for defenders. Organizations can now use OSINT to prioritize and focus their efforts without ever having to deal with the inefficiencies of traditional OSINT again.

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