Measuring the IQ of Your Threat Intelligence Feeds

Measuring the IQ of Your Threat Intelligence Feeds

Explore the intricacies of evaluating threat intelligence feeds in this 56-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2014. Delve into the mathematics behind IP addresses, metrics, and raw data analysis. Learn about inbound vs outbound experiments with IP addresses and DNS, and discover why mapping may not be the most effective approach. Examine three crucial tests: information asymmetry, novelty, and overlap. Investigate population testing, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals for comparing different data sets. Gain insights on commercial feeds, false positives, and key takeaways to enhance your cybersecurity strategy. Engage with the speakers during the Q&A session to further your understanding of threat intelligence feed evaluation.