Why VeriSign iDefense?

iDefense gives information security executives 24/7 access to accurate and actionable cyber intelligence related to vulnerabilities, malicious code and global threats. iDefense deep analysis, insight and response recommendations helps keep businesses and government organisations ahead of new and evolving threats and vulnerabilities. iDefense pinpoints which threats pose the greatest risk for organisations to:

• Know what they need to do to proactively protect their networks, applications and sensitive data.
• Apply customised threat intelligence to the unique geographical and contextual needs of the business.
• Gain access to subject matter expert analysts and exclusive research – far beyond publicly known vulnerability feeds.
• Extend capabilities for faster and smarter incident response

About iDefense

VeriSign iDefense is comprised of six distinct intelligence teams that collectively yield deep human analysis and research around vulnerabilities, malicious code and geopolitical threats.

iDefense Security Intelligence Organisation:

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Team Definitions

• International Cyber Intelligence Team: ICI works to understand the dynamics of the world's cyber security environments and the interconnections between them through combined analytical methods ranging from the behavioural and information sciences to the development of research programmes and networks of relationships.
  
• Vulnerability Aggregation Team: VAT provides in-depth research and analysis on public vulnerabilities and exploits to help ensure customers receive actionable vulnerability notification and mitigation options.
  
• Vulnerability Advanced Research Labs: The Labs provide iDefense customers with superior vulnerability mitigation intelligence by conducting leading-edge reverse-engineering research and analysis of submitted and internally uncovered computer vulnerabilities, exploits and attacks.
  
• Malicious Code Intelligence Lab: Provides notification of threats, from malicious code in the wild to IT security breaches with support response, mitigation and risk management strategies.
  
• Rapid Response Team: A team of Malcode Engineers that provides 24/7/365 incident response services in the form of an executive briefing and report to occur within three (3) hours of a customer submission and discussion of incident.
  
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  FS-ISAC Security Operations Center: In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council, this organisation enhances the ability of the financial services sector to prepare for and respond to cyber and physical threats, vulnerabilities and incidents, and to serve as the primary communications channel for the sector.