6 Risk Intelligence Companies You Should Know About

As advancements in technology become ever so ambitious, the need for companies to bolster their defenses has only skyrocketed. New threats always loom on the horizon, waiting for opportune moments when defenses are down. Malware, vulnerable APIs, DNS hijacking, the vulnerabilities are endless – and cyber criminals are only getting more creative. That’s why it’s important for cybersecurity companies to be on their A-game, protecting their clients and their assets against everything. That said, here are 6 key players in risk intelligence that you should know about. 

• Supply Wisdom

Supply Wisdom focuses on automating risk management. Their product allows users to continuously monitor their assets, providing valuable insights through risk metrics. This means users – at all times – know the risk levels of all their assets. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide real-time information so companies can take corrective action immediately. 

• Everbridge Risk Intelligence

Everbridge is a risk intelligence company that analyzes multiple sources and provides real-time insights to keep their assets and employees safe. Through vetted news sources, users can expect accurate information that will improve their decision making tenfold. On top of Everbridge providing risk updates / insights, users can also request assistance in case of an emergency as well. This company prioritizes safety on levels.

• Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks is an AI-powered cybersecurity company with the mission of not only defending against cyber attacks, but preventing them entirely. Their mantra is to fight AI with AI, utilizing their models to monitor, analyze and prevent threats before they reach what’s most important. Providing a wide-range of services from risk / vulnerability assessment to penetration-testing, Palo Alto remains a solid choice of protection in a threat-filled environment. 

• Mandiant (Google Cloud)

Mandiant is a cybersecurity consulting division within Google Cloud, assisting clients utilize AI to enhance their defenses against malicious attacks. Their services aim to help inform clients on where their weaknesses are and how to strengthen those vulnerabilities. They understand the ins and outs of your entire network security operations and not only fix problems, but help you maintain impenetrable defenses.

• Crowdstrike

Crowdstrike’s services are embedded deeply within two agents: the Malware Analysis Agent and the Hunt Agent. The Malware agent analyzes malware and recommends responses against them, bolstering defenses. The Hunt Agent scans environments for potential threats and cross references to the risk surrounding your assets, then provides guidance on what to do next. The hours it would normally take to complete these processes gets done in a matter of minutes. 

• Orion

Orion is a geospatial risk intelligence company that utilizes AI models to track risk (geopolitical, weather, crimes. etc.) by location. Our models analyze vast amounts of data through sources including news outlets, social platforms, and other forms of media, translating that to a risk-to-dollar score for each of your assets. If risk scores change in an area, you’ll be the first to know why. Orion provides a breakdown summary explaining the sudden change in your assets risk score, accompanied by relevant links. 

Wrapping Up:

All of these companies are part of an ecosystem aimed to do one thing: protect. They exist to neutralize threats before or as they arrive at your front door. Your assets are important, so it’s best to keep a close eye on them and react accordingly. The world’s threats are evolving and adapting, so it’s important that your security efforts do as well. 

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