The ISAC Advantage for Collective Threat Intelligence

From the Cloud Security Alliance blog originally published by CXO REvolutionaries contributor Ben Corll.
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With cyberthreats rapidly increasing in sophistication, today’s CISOs cannot afford to stand alone. To outsmart some of the world’s most ingenious and nefarious criminals, we must pool our knowledge, blend our insights, and present a united front.
We have a clear and present need to collaborate across sectors, and information sharing and analysis centers (ISACs) offer exactly that. Over 30 years in cybersecurity, I’ve seen how ISACs can equip organizations with timely intelligence, real-world insights, and a powerful industry-wide defense.
Insights include:
- ISACs are your industry’s cyber intelligence hub
- The defense advantage of ISACs
- Incident responses and breaches are evolving
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ISAC challenges and how to overcome them
Find your ISAC
ISACs serve a variety of sectors. Some well-known ISACs include:
- Financial Services ISAC (FS-ISAC): Supporting financial institutions like banks and credit unions
- Healthcare ISAC (H-ISAC): Focusing on healthcare and pharmaceuticals
- Energy ISAC (E-ISAC): Serving energy and utility companies
- Aviation ISAC (A-ISAC): For aviation-related organizations
- Retail and Hospitality ISAC (RH-ISAC): Targeting retailers and the hospitality sector
- Automotive ISAC (Auto-ISAC): For automotive manufacturers and suppliers
- State ISAC (MS-ISAC): Focusing on state, local, tribal, and territorial governments
To find an ISAC relevant to your sector, begin with industry association websites or the National Council of ISACs. Government agencies like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) also offer directories.
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