One Step Ahead: Brite’s Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity

At a Glance:

• Strong cybersecurity is about more than just reacting quickly – it’s also about being proactive.
• At Brite, we act before the cyber criminals do.
• Through advanced tools, real-world testing, and continuous threat research, we proactively protect our clients before attacks happen.

 

Having a strong cybersecurity defense isn’t just about reacting swiftly to attacks that have already occurred. It’s also about having effective measures in place that prevent cyber criminals from breaking in at all.

Illustrating the importance of being a step ahead of attackers, one study showed that 95 percent of breaches could have been prevented with the right technology in place.

At Brite, we don’t just wait for cyber criminals to act – we act first. Let’s take a closer look at our proactive approach to cyber threat intelligence and how we distinguish ourselves from other cybersecurity teams.

 

Technology and Tactics

Brite’s proactive approach involves staying up to date on the latest trends, employing cutting-edge technology, and having expert analysts on hand 24/7 to keep customers’ systems safe.

Here are some of the technologies and tactics we use to go the extra mile for our clients:

• Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds Into Stellar – Our managed cybersecurity service, BriteProtect, leverages Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform by integrating it with numerous curated threat intelligence feeds. These feeds provide continuous updates on indications of compromise, emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and information on tactics used by malicious actors. Ingesting this data into Stellar enables our team to contextualize data in one centralized location. This allows for advanced correlation across different clients and industries, cutting through the noise to focus on what really matters.
• Best Practices for Emerging Technologies – Brite’s clients benefit from structured implementation of best practices by working with our talented team. These measures are tailored for emerging technologies such as cloud platforms, containerized environments, and artificial intelligence. We ensure that as new technologies are adopted, they are configured securely from the start. These methodologies adopted by our clients and team are based on best practices alongside proven industry frameworks and compliance structures.
• Research Into Related Risks – Brite’s team is proactively looking at the bigger picture and tailoring to clients’ particular given needs. This allows us to generate industry-specific and organization-specific research at a breakneck pace. Our methodology involves studying the geopolitical landscape, actor behaviors/motives, known or possible vulnerabilities, attack trends, as well as testing to find new vectors. This ensures that our recommendations and interventions are not only relevant, but preemptive based on fresh research.
• Threat Hunting Activities – Our team goes beyond automated detection by actively conducting threat hunting operations. We analyze network traffic, logs, and behavioral patterns to uncover hidden threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that might bypass traditional security tools. Also, we look at how we can reduce alert overload so that teams can find the risks that matter quicker.
• “Quality In, Quality Out” Approach to Data and Analysis – BriteProtect is deeply committed to data integrity. We carefully vet our sources, sanitize data, and validate anything we ingest. This ensures that the insights and alerts we generate are actionable and accurate. Much like a good song should be played without interference, our systems and people need to receive clean audio. This reduces false positives and streamlines incident response, as well as reducing alert fatigue.
• Top Tools and Advanced Emulation Systems – Our analysts use best-in-class Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) tools alongside advanced adversary emulation platforms such as Atomic Red Team and Caldera. This allows us to simulate real-world attack scenarios in a controlled environment. Utilizing these tools and platforms, the Brite Intelligence Team has also designed a tailored framework based on best practices to ensure compliance.
• A Wide Range of Sources – The Brite Intelligence Team’s information-gathering approach is multifaceted. It includes the incorporation of high-quality information from a wide range of sources. These range from industry feeds to information from agencies like CISA, DHS, and Interpol, as well going outside the box and utilizing OSINT methodologies. Furthermore, we review real-world events, emerging reports from our colleagues, and wider reports to consider the context of the information. This broad scope ensures a 360-degree view of the threat landscape, enabling us to identify both targeted and opportunistic threats in real time.

 

The Brite Difference

Now that we’ve covered our methodology, let’s take a look at how our approach allows us to stand out.

To start with, BriteProtect consists of certified cybersecurity professionals, holding a range of credentials ranging from Certified in Cybersecurity, to Security+, to CEH, and all the way up to the CISSP. Having honed their skills throughout their time in the field, these experienced professionals can handle compliance requirements, threat analysis, red teaming, and strategic guidance all under one roof. This provides clients with comprehensive and confident protection.

Second, while most organizations act after a breach, Brite looks for possible risks before they occur. We realize that reactive security is no longer enough in a time when the attacks are more like hurricanes than a rainstorm.

We also understand what Kevin Mitnick meant when he said, “Social engineering bypasses all technologies, including firewalls.” Our BriteProtect analysts adopt a “left of boom” mindset by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, catching anomalies, and locking out threat actors early in the attack chain.

Third, BriteProtect’s threat intelligence allows for real-time analysis and correlation by utilizing Stellar Cyber. Because of the visibility that Stellar’s integration provides, we can solve the age-old problem of “You can’t protect what you don’t know.” This results in swift remediation of risks and decisive responses to any threat actor before damage occurs.

Fourth, by emulating known adversary tactics, our team can safely test defenses. This allows us to validate detections and fine-tune controls. Additionally, the environment for testing is created with the real world in mind. This means our adversary simulation capability shows that we don’t just hope security works, we prove it does.

Lastly, we account for the fact that every organization has unique operations, assets, and risk tolerance. That’s why BriteProtect creates customized detection and response playbooks that align with each client’s needs.

We continuously update these playbooks to stay current with both evolving threats and business changes. Also, the Brite Intelligence Team disseminates custom reports and research for particular threats to allow organizations to get the most quality of information.

 

We Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late – Neither Should You

At Brite, cybersecurity means staying ahead, not just reacting. Through advanced tools, real-world testing, and continuous threat research, we proactively protect our clients before attacks happen. With tailored strategies and a sharp focus on prevention, Brite will ensure that your organization is always one step ahead.

Learn more by contacting us at 1-800-333-0498 or SalesInfo@Brite.com.