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Principle 3: Select and Validate Relevant Sources

No: 43065348 Date(g): 27/2/2022 | Date(h): 26/7/1443

Effective from Feb 27 2022 - Feb 26 2022
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Member Organizations should select sources in line with the defined threat intelligence requirements. Moreover, Member Organizations should define what type of sources to use, understand which sources are likely to produce the desired information, and consider a wide range of different sources to enable them to build a holistic understanding of threats relevant to the financial sector. Additionally, Member Organizations should assess the reliability and reputation of every source considering specific parameters. These parameters include the quality and accuracy of information, timeliness in relation to reporting, technical information included, comprehensiveness of threat feed, and type of information aligned with the defined threat intelligence requirements.

Member Organizations should select sources that provide information that is relevant to their business and in line with the threat Intelligence requirements defined. These sources can be external or internal to the organization. Examples of internal and external sources are provided In "Annex C. Types of Sources”.