What is the best threat intelligence for small businesses?

# Best Threat Intelligence for Small Businesses

## Free/Low-Cost Options (Great Starting Points)

### Government Resources

- **CISA (cisa.gov)** - Free alerts, advisories, and tools

- **FBI IC3** - Internet crime reporting and alerts

- **MS-ISAC** - Free membership for small businesses/organizations

### Free Threat Feeds

- **AlienVault OTX** - Community-driven threat sharing

- **Abuse.ch** - Malware and botnet tracking

- **PhishTank** - Phishing URL database

## Affordable Commercial Options

| Tool | Best For | Approx. Cost |

|------|----------|--------------|

| **Recorded Future** (free tier) | Basic intel | Free/Paid |

| **Malwarebytes ThreatDown** | Endpoint protection | ~$5-8/device |

| **Cisco Talos** | Email/network threats | Free intel |

## Practical Priorities for Small Businesses

- ✅ **Email threat protection** (most common attack vector)

- ✅ **Patch/vulnerability alerts** for software you use

- ✅ **Phishing awareness** updates

- ✅ **Industry-specific ISACs** if available

## Realistic Recommendations

1. **Start with CISA** - free and reliable

2. **Subscribe to vendor security bulletins** for your software

3. **Consider an MSSP** if you lack IT staff

Would you like recommendations for a **specific industry or budget**?