In today's world, the importance of intelligence cannot be overstated. The ability to gather and analyze information, and to use that information to make informed decisions, is critical in both private and public sectors. In government, intelligence is a key component of national security, and its value extends to all other areas of society. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intelligence cycle - its importance, phases, key components, and the critical role it plays in supporting decision-making, crisis management, and achieving national security objectives.

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Understanding the Intelligence Cycle: A Comprehensive Guide
By Editorial Team on May 8, 2023 10:44:52 AM
Topics: Blog
Beyond Encryption: 2023 SANS Ransomware Summit
By Editorial Team on May 5, 2023 12:41:23 PM
SANS Ransomware Summit | Friday, June 23 | Register
Beyond Encryption: Exploring the Tactics Ransomware Operators Use During Negotiation and Their Impact.
Presented by Bryce Webster-Jacobsen & Sean Jones
4:20 pm - 4:55 pm ET
Topics: Events
The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence for Service Providers
By Editorial Team on May 3, 2023 9:41:01 AM
Dark Web Intelligence for Security Operations
As a cybersecurity service provider, you constantly battle the evolving threat landscape. Cyber criminals are always on the lookout for new ways to infiltrate your client’s systems, steal your data, and cause harm to your organization, impacting your bottom line.
Topics: Blog
Five Ideas That Can Make the National Cybersecurity Strategy Stronger
By Editorial Team on Apr 27, 2023 4:11:28 PM
Topics: News
Webinar: Ask Me Anything
By Editorial Team on Apr 18, 2023 9:26:59 AM
Are you concerned about the rise of ransomware attacks and the potential impact they could have on your organization? Do you feel like you're not prepared to handle a ransomware negotiation if one were to occur? If so, you won't want to miss the upcoming webinar presented by our partners at Zyston titled "Ransomware Negotiator: Ask Me Anything" on May 4 at 11am CST.
Topics: Webinar Events
Inside Cyber Criminal Organizations: Why Size Matters
By Editorial Team on Apr 17, 2023 9:29:59 AM
In a recent article published in SC Magazine, author Jon Gold explores why the size of a cyber criminal organization is a key factor in determining its success. Gold cites GroupSense CEO Kurtis Minder, who believes that the larger the organization, the more successful it will be due to its ability to specialize and delegate tasks.
Topics: News
Dark Web Monitoring Increases Cyber Resiliency
By Editorial Team on Apr 5, 2023 9:00:00 AM
Increasing cyber resiliency in critical infrastructure (CI) is a monumental challenge for many reasons. In past blogs and reports, we’ve covered some of the biggest cyber threats that CI organizations face and the implications of cyber attacks against CI, which can endanger our national security and emergency response, and put people in harm’s way. The recent national cybersecurity strategy released by the Biden administration places a strong emphasis on CI agencies, which has spurred directives from agencies like the TSA (Transportation Security Agency) to meet the strategic objectives.
Topics: Blog
Twitter Urges Court to Find Data Leaker
By Editorial Team on Mar 30, 2023 11:04:50 AM
Kurtis Minder, GroupSense CEO, was featured in a March 27 article by the Washington Post. The article reports that some of Twitter's source code has been leaked online by a user known as "FreeSpeechEnthusiast," according to a legal filing by Twitter that is seeking to identify the leaker.
Topics: News
The Role of Cyber Insurance Carriers in Incident Response
By Editorial Team on Mar 23, 2023 10:07:45 AM
GroupSense CEO Kurtis Minder was featured in TechTarget's article, "Cyber insurance carriers' expanding role in incident response." The article discusses the growing importance of cyber insurance carriers and notes that cyber insurance carriers are increasingly playing a more active role in helping their clients respond to cyber incidents. This includes providing access to incident response (IR) experts, as well as offering risk management advice and tools to help prevent future incidents.
Security Clearance Insecurity
By Editorial Team on Mar 20, 2023 9:45:57 AM
Ransomware attacks and other cybersecurity threats are hitting companies across the federal supply chain, leaving businesses and government agencies vulnerable to major data breaches and financial losses. In this episode of "Security Clearance Insecurity," host Lyndy Kyzer speaks with GroupSense CEO, Kurtis Minder, about the latest cyber threats and best practices for protecting against them.