Introducing Saved Searches on ZeroFox Intelligence Search: A Game-Changer for Cyber Threat Monitoring

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are grappling with an increasing wave of cyber threats. Every click, transaction, and online interaction is a potential entry point for malicious actors. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and widespread, security teams are caught in a constant battle between reactive measures and the urgent need for proactive intelligence. Yet, amidst the overwhelming sea of threat data, how can security analysts quickly sift through the noise to uncover actionable insights?

The Rising Cyber Threat Landscape

Traditional security tools are struggling to keep up with these evolving threats. A recent study shows 79% of organizations detected a cyberattack within the past 12 months, up from 68% in the previous year. These tools often lack the breadth and depth needed to identify emerging threats before they cause damage. Security teams need real-time, comprehensive intelligence to proactively defend against attacks.

To illustrate the urgency of the situation, consider these eye-opening statistics:

• In 2024, the number of reported data breaches reached 3,158, slightly down from 3,202 the previous year.
• The global average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million in 2024, reflecting a worrying 10% increase from 2023.
• Phishing attacks, the starting point for 91% of cyber breaches, underscore the critical need for rapid detection and response.
• Organizations faced an average of 1,876 cyberattacks each in the third quarter of 2024—a staggering 75% increase over the same period in 2023.

These statistics paint a clear picture: organizations need more than just traditional security measures. They require dynamic, scalable intelligence tools that offer real-time threat detection, deep analysis, and swift action. That’s where ZeroFox’s Saved Search functionality comes in.

The Challenge: Overcoming Data Overload

As cybersecurity teams battle to secure their organizations, they confront three formidable challenges. First, they must build a robust collections plan that gathers the right data to achieve situational awareness and take proactive action. Without a strategic approach to data collection, critical insights can be missed, leaving organizations vulnerable to emerging threats.

Second, they are inundated with an overwhelming volume of data from social media, digital assets, and the dark web, generating billions of data points daily. Manually sifting through this vast sea of information to pinpoint potential threats is not only impractical but also increases the risk of overlooking key indicators of compromise.

Third, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, employing advanced tactics to evade detection. From phishing schemes and brand impersonation to ransomware attacks and deepfake scams, the rapidly evolving nature of these threats makes timely detection and response more complex than ever. In this high-stakes environment, where even a single oversight can lead to significant crises, the need for a well-structured collections strategy, innovative threat intelligence, and cutting-edge technology has never been more critical.

Introducing Saved Search on ZeroFox Intelligence Search

Enter Saved Searches on ZeroFox Intelligence Search. This feature allows security teams to craft, save, and easily reuse customized search queries tailored to their precise needs. No longer will analysts need to reassemble intricate queries; with just a click, they can execute pre-set searches, unlocking faster insights and more efficient monitoring.

How Saved Searches on Zerofox Intelligence Search work:

• Customizable Search Queries: Tailor searches to focus on specific keywords, threat types, domains, IP addresses, or even specific geographies, concentrating on the risks most relevant to your organization or industry. 
• One-Click Execution: Once saved, custom searches are stored within the platform, ready to be executed instantly—eliminating the need to rebuild complex queries from scratch each time. 
• New Intel: Leverage relative timeframes, including pre-built options like the last 24 hours, 3 days, 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and 180 days, as well as user-defined timeframes, to hone in on the most recent threat data and intelligence.

The Impact: Why It Matters for Your Security Team

Saved Searches is more than just a feature; it is a powerful tool that can greatly enhance the capabilities of cybersecurity teams. This tool can transform threat intelligence operations by providing security professionals with a more efficient and effective way to monitor potential threats and indicators of compromise. This proactive approach to threat intelligence not only strengthens an organization's overall security posture but also enables quicker incident response and more informed risk mitigation strategies.

Here’s how it enhances threat intelligence operations:

• Enhanced Efficiency: Eliminate repetitive, time-consuming searches, allowing analysts to focus on investigation and response.
• Proactive Threat Detection: Stay ahead of adversaries by continuously monitoring for phishing campaigns, leaked credentials, and attack indicators.
• Improved Situational Awareness: Gain a clearer, real-time picture of your threat landscape, whether protecting brand assets, executive safety, or third-party vendors.

Take Control of Your Cyber Threat Intelligence with Zerofox

ZeroFox Intelligence Search offers access to a wide range of continuously updated threat intelligence and data. It provides exclusive data sets and enriched intelligence that deliver relevant and actionable information collected from surface, Deep, and Dark Web sources, including covert human intelligence (HUMINT). Additionally, finished intelligence reports, such as timely analyst advisories, support better security decision-making.

With the ability to save searches for specific threats, ZeroFox is empowering organizations to act faster, smarter, and more effectively against cybercriminals. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to grow more complex, leveraging advanced tools like ZeroFox’s Saved Search will be key to staying secure in an increasingly dangerous digital world.

The key features of ZeroFox Intelligence Search capabilities include:

• Massive Intelligence Data: Search across an extensive intelligence data lake with over 12 billion records, offering real-time insights into cyber incidents, vulnerabilities, breach data, threat actors, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Real-Time Threat Intelligence: Leverage curated cyber intelligence from ZeroFox Intelligence Analysts, gaining crucial context on emerging threats and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) to enhance detection strategies.
• Continuous Monitoring: Save searches to continuously track specific threats, IOCs, or evolving attack patterns unique to your organization.

In conclusion, as the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, adopting innovative tools like ZeroFox Intelligence Search is essential for modern security teams. With the right intelligence at their fingertips, organizations can navigate challenges, preempt threats, and safeguard their digital assets with confidence.

Want to accelerate your investigation capabilities? Contact our team for a demo or dive into the platform today to start building your unique threat intelligence searches.