Threat Intelligence for IoT & OT

What is Threat Intelligence?

Threat intelligence is the collection and analysis of data about current and potential attacks. In the IoT/OT world, it includes details like:

  • Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)

  • Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

  • Threat actor profiles targeting industrial systems


How TI Helps IoT/OT Environments
  • 🧠 Early Warning: Know when attackers are targeting your sector

  • πŸ›‘️ Defense Strategy: Update firewalls, SIEMs, and controls with real-world data

  • πŸ§ͺ Incident Response: React faster with known threat patterns

  • πŸ”§ Patch Prioritization: Fix what attackers are actively exploiting

Tools & Sources

  • MITRE ATT&CK for ICS – Maps out attack steps on industrial systems

  • MISP, Anomali, Recorded Future – Popular threat feeds

  • ISACs (like E-ISAC or Health-ISAC) – Share threats across industries

  • Shodan + honeypots – Discover exposed devices & attack trends

Key Benefits

  • Real-time awareness of threats

  • Informed, proactive defenses

  • Better coordination between IT and OT teams

  • Avoid surprises from zero-days or ransomware

Final Thought

Threat intelligence is no longer optional. For secure IoT/OT systems, it’s the radar you need to see what’s coming — before it hits.

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