Security teams must rigorously vet not only technical intelligence like IOCs and TTPs but also negative information about people or organizations to avoid false positives, wasted resources, downtime, and reputational damage. Simple practices—asking questions, requesting evidence, approaching the target directly, considering the source, and reviewing history—help reveal the truth and protect the enterprise. #IOCs #TTPs
Keypoints
- Failing to vet people or organizations can produce false positives, wasted effort, downtime, and reputational harm.
- Many avoid vetting negative information because they dislike conflict or unpleasantness.
- Asking probing questions can quickly expose lies when narratives break down under scrutiny.
- Requesting concrete evidence and watching for evasive responses helps assess credibility.
- Approach the accused directly and review their history and the source’s track record before drawing conclusions.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/the-human-ioc-why-security-professionals-struggle-with-social-vetting/