Proactive Defense in Transportation:
Securing Operations with Advanced Threat Intelligence

Adversaries in today’s eveolving threat landscape, target critical infrastructure to access intellectual property, private data, customer information, and trade secrets. This is especially true for the transportation sector, where securing operations is vital. Intertec partnered with a leading transportation company to strengthen their cyber defenses. Our advanced Threat Intelligence solution provided deep insights into adversary tactics, techniques, and motivations, enabling the company to proactively identify risks, mitigate vulnerabilities, and make informed business decisions. The result was a robust defense framework that safeguarded their operations and ensured business continuity in an increasingly complex threat environment.

Business Problem

The transportation industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to the vast amount of sensitive data it manages, including logistics, passenger information, and fleet operations. For our client, a leading transportation company, defending against sophisticated and targeted cyber threats was a critical challenge. These threats were not just opportunistic; they were highly coordinated and driven by a range of ideological, commercial, and political motives. The company needed a solution that went beyond traditional security measures, offering proactive intelligence to anticipate, detect, and neutralize emerging threats—while safeguarding the integrity of its entire operation.

How Intertec Helped

Intertec deployed a tailored Threat Intelligence solution, driven by a team of cyber threat experts with extensive experience across various industries, including transportation, logistics, finance, and government. By leveraging a network of over 20 million sensors deployed across endpoint devices in 175+ countries, the solution processed a massive 285 billion events daily, providing real-time unencrypted attack telemetry. This data allowed us to understand adversary strategies, reverse-engineer attack methods, and detect threats before they could compromise operations. The Threat Intelligence solution was integrated seamlessly into the client’s security infrastructure, enabling automatic detection and response to evolving threats. This comprehensive approach empowered the client to maintain continuous security and operational resilience.

Business Outcomes Delivered

Intertec’s solution helped the client achieve the following:

  • Focused Intelligence: Prioritized valuable intelligence, minimizing open-source noise, and derived key indicators from real attack telemetry.
  • Automated Investigations & Enrichment: Streamlined malware research and sped up the investigative process through automation.
  • Comprehensive Analysis: Delivered deeper insights into attacks, revealing whether malicious files were part of larger campaigns or targeted threats.
  • Intelligence Orchestration: Integrated IoCs directly into the client’s security infrastructure, preventing future attacks.
  • Improved Analyst Efficiency: Enhanced response playbooks and automated incident handling, allowing analysts to manage more incidents effectively.

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