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It’s been a fantastic few days at FS-ISAC packed with insightful conversations about the challenges financial institutions face, from the rising tide of high-priority vulnerabilities to the convergence of cyber, physical, and geopolitical threats. If you haven’t stopped by yet, we’d love to chat about how Flashpoint’s actionable intelligence can help your team stay ahead of the curve—whether it’s defending against insider threats or protecting critical assets. Come say hello and see how we can support your security goals at booth #48. #FSISAC #FinancialSecurity #ThreatIntelligence

This afternoon at the Cyber Security Summit, join Flashpoint’s Executive Director of Global Security, Andrew Borene, for a can’t miss session: "Protecting Business in a New Hybrid Cold War: Leveraging AI and OSINT Against Converging Threats." In today's interconnected global landscape, businesses face an unprecedented convergence of geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats that can significantly impact operations, reputation, and the bottom line. This talk explores how forward-thinking enterprises can harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (#AI) and Open Source Intelligence (#OSINT) to stay ahead of these multifaceted challenges. Attendees can watch the presentation live today, October 28, at 4pm-4:30pm CT in the Northland Ballroom, Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/guAv9rE

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Join Flashpoint's Executive Director of Solutions Architecture, Gray Loftin, at DoDIIS’ Carahsoft Executive Briefing, focused on the importance of OSINT for government teams in advancing critical missions and thwarting hostile nation states. Gray will be joined onstage by leaders from Babel Street, BLACKBIRD.AI, Penlink, Seerist, and Socialgist. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how OSINT can empower your team to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. The briefing kicks off tomorrow, October 28, at 3 pm CT at Stadium Theater, Exhibit Hall. Following the briefing, be sure to stop by booth #1001 to connect further with Gray and the Flashpoint team and learn more about how Flashpoint National Security Solutions (FNSS) helps government teams generate tailored intelligence to inform, operate, defend, and influence in today’s world of converging threats. #CyberThreatIntelligence #SecurityOperations #Flashpoint

Flashpoint is proud to be part of the 2024 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference with the Defense Intelligence Agency next week. The conference comes at a critical time when the world is facing a New Cold War, marked by a convergence of geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats from an increasingly cohesive group of hostile state actors. Visit us at booth #1001 to connect with Flashpoint’s Vice President for National Security Solutions, Rick F., and Executive Director, Gray Loftin, and learn more about how Flashpoint National Security Solutions (FNSS) helps government teams generate tailored intelligence to inform, operate, defend, and influence in today’s world of converging threats. By delivering industry-leading open-source intelligence (#OSINT) solutions, investigations support, and finished intelligence, FNSS supports requirements across a wide range of national security and public safety missions. Finally, be sure to catch Gray moderating Monday's 3 p.m. CT panel on ODNI’s OSINT strategy and vision for expanding partnerships. #DoDIIS24 #CyberThreatIntelligence #PhysicalSecurity

As hybrid threats escalate across cyber and physical domains, the intelligence community faces a critical challenge: how do we ensure that open-source intelligence (#OSINT) remains professional, ethical, and legally defensible? In his latest byline for Federal News Network, Flashpoint’s Executive Director of Global Security, Andrew Borene, introduces Pro-SINT, a concept that raises the standard for professional intelligence collection. “Pro-SINT is open-source intelligence professionally derived from both publicly available information and commercially available information. Pro-SINT is distinct from several differing official and unofficial definitions of the term OSINT as used by governments and a more commonly understood general use of the term. Pro-SINT is a subset of the broadest possible definition of OSINT.” Read the byline to learn more about: 🔸 The importance of distinguishing between Pro-SINT and general OSINT in both national security and corporate circles. 🔸 How Pro-SINT helps address complex hybrid threats from nation-states and rogue cyber actors. 🔸 Why professionalism, ethics, and legal defensibility are essential in today’s intelligence collection. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiUxj5ic #ProSINT #ThreatIntelligence

Flashpoint is at the Open Source Intelligence Conference at The Citadel, and there’s never been a more critical time to discuss the evolving role of OSINT. The world is facing a new Cold War, marked by a convergence of geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats from an increasingly cohesive group of hostile state actors. As these adversaries push their authoritarian agendas, the stakes for security teams worldwide have never been higher. Today at 9:00am ET, Andrew Borene, Flashpoint’s Executive Director of Global Security, is participating in an expert panel focused on public-private partnerships titled “ODNI OSINT Strategy and Vision for Expanding Partnerships.” Andrew will be joined onstage by Jason Barrett of ODNI, Chris Thornlow of DIA, and Stephanie D. of DHS. 📅 Thursday, October 24 | 9 am ET 📍 Charleston, SC If you’re attending, don’t miss the chance to chat with us during the Networking Coffee and discover how Flashpoint National Security Solutions (FNSS) helps government teams generate tailored intelligence to inform, operate, defend, and influence. Our solutions provide the insights your team needs to navigate today’s complex threat landscape and make faster, more informed decisions. #OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #ThreatIntelligence

As FS-ISAC approaches, financial institutions are facing mounting pressure to defend against increasingly sophisticated and converging threats. 📈 In 2024: 🔸 Vulnerabilities have surged by 11%, and over 45% of vulnerabilities disclosed are rated high to critical, requiring prioritization that goes beyond simple patching. 🔸 The convergence of cyber, physical, and geopolitical threats has made it increasingly difficult for financial institutions to predict and mitigate risks. 🔸 Infostealers have infected over 13 million devices, putting sensitive financial data at risk. As a result, financial institutions can’t afford to rely on reactive measures alone. Flashpoint delivers real-time, actionable intelligence to help teams in the financial sector reduce exposure, protect critical assets, and safeguard client trust. At FS-ISAC booth #48, we’ll demonstrate how our award winning threat intelligence platform can provide the visibility and context your team needs to stay ahead of emerging threats—from vulnerabilities to insider risks and beyond. Let’s discuss how we can support your security goals. Schedule a meeting with us: https://lnkd.in/eW62WEZS #FSISAC #ThreatIntelligence #FinancialSecurity

Flashpoint is at SecTor Canada this week at Booth #527! The conference takes place at a pivotal time as organizations face a convergence of cyber, physical, and geopolitical threats. In H1 2024, Flashpoint observed: 🔸 11% rise in vulnerabilities, presenting heightened risks for organizations. 🔸 53 million credentials compromised by infostealer malware, fueling further cyberattacks. 🔸 Ransomware continues to be a major threat, targeting key industries like tech and manufacturing. At Booth 527, Chris Imberti, Brian C., and the Flashpoint team will be on site to showcase how Flashpoint’s leading intelligence helps teams act with precision and speed to stay ahead of these converging threats. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by! https://lnkd.in/dr5hSnhK #SecTorCanada #CyberThreats #VulnerabilityManagement

With vulnerabilities rising by 11% this year and over 45% rated high to critical, it’s more important than ever for organizations to prioritize effectively. Join Flashpoint’s experts, Benjamin Haynes and Justin Bailey, tomorrow, October 22nd, at 2:00 PM ET for a webinar on intelligence-led prioritization. During the focused hour, they’ll cover how to: 🔸 Apply frameworks like EPSS and CVSS to refine your risk strategies 🔸 Leverage Flashpoint’s KEV database to stay ahead of emerging exploit trends 🔸 Enhance your remediation efforts with real-time, actionable intelligence Register now to ensure your organization is prepared for today’s evolving threat landscape. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKPZpTNB #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #ThreatIntelligence