Importance of Threat Intelligence in Cybersecurity

 

Lecture Report: Industry Connect Session on the Importance of Threat Intelligence in Cybersecurity.

Date: 29th July 2025

Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Venue: School of Computer Science & IT, Uttarakhand Open University

The Industry Connect Program featured an insightful session delivered by Mr. Ghanshyam Pandey, Technical Lead at Coforge, on the topic "Importance of Threat Intelligence in Cybersecurity".

The session commenced with opening remarks by Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Bhatt, who introduced Prof. Jeetendra Pande, Director of the School of Computer Science & IT. In his address, Prof. Pande emphasized the growing relevance of cybersecurity in the modern digital landscape. He spoke about the university’s commitment to exposing students to emerging technologies and real-world industry practices through such expert sessions. He encouraged learners to actively participate, ask questions, and absorb knowledge that would prepare them for the challenges of the IT industry. His words set an inspiring tone for the session, highlighting the critical need for cybersecurity awareness and readiness among students and professionals alike.

Following this, Mr. Ashish Joshi extended a formal welcome to the guest speaker. Mr. Ghanshyam Pandey then began his lecture by explaining the concept of threat intelligence, its significance in identifying and countering cyber threats, and its practical applications in organizational cybersecurity strategies.

He elaborated on the evolving cyber threat landscape and discussed several types of attacks, including phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, and data breaches. Special emphasis was placed on how organizations can proactively detect, respond to, and prevent such threats using timely and accurate threat intelligence.

He also discussed the dark web and its role in facilitating illegal cyber activities, such as selling stolen credentials and malware. He explained how monitoring and gathering information from such hidden networks can help organizations stay ahead of potential threats.

The lecture further covered prominent real-world data breach incidents, including the cases of Target (2013), Equifax (2017), Facebook (2018), and SolarWinds (2020), and what lessons can be learned from them. Mr. Pandey also introduced learners to key components of building an effective threat intelligence program and its role in incident response, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance.

Throughout the session, Mr. Pandey addressed the questions raised by learners, clarifying concepts and sharing practical insights from his professional experience.

After the session, Ms. Himani Sah delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to Mr. Pandey for his informative and engaging lecture, which contributed greatly to the participants' understanding of cybersecurity and threat intelligence.Bottom of Form