In the cybersecurity arena, the stakes are higher than ever. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, being reactive is no longer sufficient. Predictive threat intelligence, like that offered by SecLytics’ Augur platform, has become a must-have for organizations looking to protect their critical assets proactively.

Looking Beyond Financial Loss

The cost of a cyber attack goes far beyond immediate financial loss. The true cost of zero-day exploits, for instance, includes long-term damage to reputation, loss of customer trust, and the often-overlooked operational disruptions that can cripple an organization. Traditional threat intelligence methods, which rely on identifying and responding to attacks after they occur, leave organizations vulnerable to being "patient zero"—the first victim of a new exploit. This reactive approach is not just costly; it’s dangerous.

Moving from Defense to Offense

SecLytics’ Augur predictive threat intel changes the game by predicting threats before they manifest. Through advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis, Augur identifies and blocks malicious infrastructure on average 50 days before other systems detect them. This proactive protection has proven effective against high-profile incidents like  MOVEit, Solar Winds, Log4JShell, Colonial Pipeline and ProxyNotShell, safeguarding organizations long before these threats made headlines.

But why is this so important? Consider the example of zero-day exploits. These are vulnerabilities that attackers exploit before the software developers are even aware of them, leaving no time for patching or defense. The damage caused during this window can be catastrophic. Predictive threat intelligence helps close this gap by forecasting where and how these attacks might emerge, giving organizations a critical advantage.

Moreover, the financial implications of relying solely on reactive measures are staggering. The cost of mitigating an attack after it occurs is significantly higher than investing in preventive measures upfront. With Augur, not only are you reducing the risk of becoming patient zero, but you're also cutting down on the potential financial fallout of a successful attack.

Augur’s accuracy—boasting a false positive rate of just 0.01%—means you can trust its predictions enough to automate your responses, significantly reducing the workload on your security teams and minimizing alert fatigue. This capability is essential for organizations of all sizes, but particularly for those with smaller teams that need to maintain robust security without being overwhelmed by false alarms.

In today’s threat landscape, predictive intelligence isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Don’t wait to be the next headline—take proactive steps to secure your organization with Augur’s cutting-edge predictive threat intelligence.

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Could Augur Have Protected You? Free Assessment

The best way to truly understand the impact Augur can have on your security posture is to do a quick assessment. 

By sharing the IP addresses of recent incidents of concern (and the dates), we can demonstrate how (and when) Augur predictive intelligence could have provided you with proactive protection that would have either prevented or mitigated these threats.

Your data will only be used for the purpose of the assessment (we’re happy to sign an NDA to ensure confidentiality).

If you're interested, just drop us an email at augur@seclytics.com, and we’ll set up a free, no-obligation assessment.

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