Cyber Research Unit (CRU)

Protecting our customers through proactive threat intelligence and comprehensive cyber defense capabilities

Up-to-the-minute cyber threat intelligence and threat detection capabilities

Do you need a straightforward view of what’s happening across the threat landscape, including assessments of newly exploited vulnerabilities, industries, organizations or specific technologies targeted, and new and trending malware?

Critical Start’s Cyber Research Unit (CRU) is specifically designed to assist security professionals in establishing robust Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capabilities. By offering contextual, evidence-based guidance, including actionable advice tailored to your environment, vertical, and operational scope, the CRU equips your organization with the necessary tools to fortify defenses, mitigate risks, and proactively stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.

Visit our Intelligence Hub to stay up to date on the latest vulnerabilities and breaches being tracked by the Cyber Research Unit.

Intelligence Hub

CRU services included in your MDR program

Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Gathering intelligence from diverse sources like Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), commercial databases, and dark web monitoring
- Collaborating with our Cyber Operations Risk & Response™ platform and our Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts to provide you with integrated threat intelligence and response

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Threat Research
- Providing you access to in-depth analysis of emerging threats and their implications
- Giving you actionable insights and strategic recommendations to fortify defenses

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Detection Development and Product Enrichment
- Developing advanced detection mechanisms based on the latest threat intelligence
- Continuously updating and refining detection strategies for your EDR, XDR, and SIEM security tools based on the latest threat intelligence to respond to evolving cyber threats