Citizens Financial Group Threat Intelligence Case Study

This case study details how Citizens Financial Group integrates Recorded Future's threat intelligence to enhance their cybersecurity operations. The document outlines the challenges faced by the bank, including the need for more reliable threat intelligence beyond open-source resources. It describes the implementation of Recorded Future's Intelligence Cloud, which has significantly improved the team's ability to assess risks, respond to incidents, and produce high-quality intelligence reports. The study highlights various use cases, such as threat hunting, advanced threat research, and monitoring third-party risks. It also discusses the benefits of collaboration across security teams and the upskilling of junior analysts through access to comprehensive threat data. The case study concludes with insights into future plans for expanding threat intelligence capabilities, emphasizing the strategic advantages gained from leveraging Recorded Future's offerings in a heavily targeted industry.