Intelligence Operations
Consulting

IntL8’s leadership has been actively engaged in the development of the CTI Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM) from early on, as co-authors and committee leads. As such, our approach to assessing the maturity of cyber intelligence programs differs from traditional capabilities-based approaches; instead taking an outcomes-based approach. Meaning our focus is on the ability of the cyber intelligence function to support and enhance the capabilities of INFOSEC peers and business operations, as opposed to assessing maturity based  upon the tools and capabilities a team employs.

Depending upon your operational realities and intended outcomes, we engage at the following levels:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of your organization’s consumption of cyber intelligence

• Offer recommendations and support to enhance existing cyber intelligence capabilities

• Provide expertise to expand your scope of operations and develop new capabilities

There are many ways to realize value from cyber intelligence. At the base level, you can enhance existing INFOSEC functions like Vulnerability Management or Incident Response by injecting cyber intelligence inputs from third party providers. A more advanced approach is to build a native capability—or full-scope cyber intelligence program—within your organization. Whatever direction you take, IntL8 can help you conceptualize the best solution and guide you through its implementation. Consultations typically include:

• Engaging executives and management teams to identify intentions and desired outcomes

• Planning cyber intelligence operations and documenting processes

• Identifying and integrating technologies and inputs

• Developing workflows and custom training to ensure an effective implementation

Installing tools and ingesting data is often the first hurdle buyers consider when it comes to cyber-intelligence purchases. However, the most important first step is to ensure the selected tools and inputs align with your mission requirements. Another critical step is developing repeatable processes that allow your team to effectively employ those tools and inputs in pursuit of its goals.

Our experts can help you identify the right solutions and integrate them into your infrastructure as well as customize workflows and develop training to ensure effective application. Some of the ways we can support your team include:

• Identifying best-fit solutions (platforms, feeds, or services) to achieve your goals

• Working with your vendors and internal teams to integrate the technology

• Developing custom connectors and engineering tailored solutions

• Developing processes and delivering training that integrate the enhanced operations