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December 20, 2024
Introduction
Sharing, Connecting, and Engaging with a Community
Our calls are virtual events where we share our open-source projects, connect with a global community, and engage in dialogue about the broader open-source cyber security ecosystem.
In October of 2024, we hosted our first virtual community call during Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest is a global event to get more folks interested in and working on open-source projects. And in November we shared more about our open-source cyber threat intelligence tool, Thread.
Cyber Security & Open Source? Hacktoberfest with Arachne Digital
In this event, we shared more about Arachne Digital, our open-source cyber threat intelligence tool Thread, and our partnership with the DISARM Foundation.
DISARM is an open framework for those cooperating in the fight against disinformation. They create and maintain an open-source, master framework for fighting disinformation through sharing data and analysis and coordinating effective action.
Our co-founder, Kade Morton, Community Manager, Vic Pe, and the Disarm Chief Technology Officer, Stephen Cambell were joined with folks across timezones and the world.
In this event, we shared that according to Google trends, there’s been a global decrease in interest in Open Source while conversely, interest in cyber security is rising. Still, companies like Github, events like Hacktoberfest, and various organizations (ourselves and our partners included) are elevating interests and continuing conversations that center collaboration in tech spaces.
The event served as a good opportunity to work with a partner publicly and provide a learning and social opportunity for folks interested in working in open-source cyber security. We were joined by folks all the way from Birmingham, Alabama to London, UK.
👾 We’re currently working to implement DISARM in our project, Thread, and will continue our partnership in 2025. Check out our open issues on Github here.
Miss the event?
View our recording and slides from the event.
- View the slides on Github
- Watch the full recording on Youtube
Open Source Cyber Security: A Walkthrough of Thread
In our second event we focused on our primary open source project, the cyber threat intelligence tool, Thread. Here, we were thrilled to again be joined by folks across the globe, with attendees tuning in from Canada to England.
Thread is an open-source cyber security initiative dedicated to enhancing cyber threat intelligence (CTI) mapping. It does this by automating the process of linking cyber security reports and articles to the MITRE ATT&CK® database for identification and is a fork of the open source project, TRAM.
During our call, we shared a dictionary of common phrases used by ourselves and others in the cyber security community.
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
a subfield of cyber security that focuses on the structured collection, analysis, and dissemination of data regarding potential or existing cyber threatsMITRE ATT&CK
Open source project that automatically identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) reportsTactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPS)
Methods and patterns used by cyber attackers to compromise a systemThreat intelligence reports
Detailed actionable information about potential cyber security threatsSecurity Operations Center (SOC)
Monitors and responds to cyber threats for an organizationThreat Informed Defence
An understanding of attacks to improve security measures
Our Co-founder, Kade Morton gave a walkthrough of the online application we currently host. Co-founder Jenine Carron, gave us the rundown on how to download and use Thread locally.
📹 You can watch both by checking out our timestamps on the youtube recording.
Miss the event?
View our recording and slides from the event.
- View the slides on Github
- Watch the full recording on Youtube
Stay Connected in 2025
Benefits
Why select Arachne?
Our platform searches the internet for information on threat actors, gathers reports, and categorises the findings by region, industry, and threat actor. Our process automatically maps TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK®, slashing research time and saving you money.
Testimonials & Partnerships
“Arachne Digital’s team works closely with us in integrating our tool, Speculo, with their data. Speculo is designed to help organisations get a full picture of their cyber risk with reliable analytics and a streamlined risk assessment process. The integration of Arachne Digital’s threat intelligence into Speculo provides evidence-based insights into cyber risks, making the tool more relevant to our customers. Arachne facilitated multiple face-to-face meetings and video calls, provided technical resources, comprehensive documentation, and example reports. This collaboration ensured that we could seamlessly integrate and utilize their data, significantly enriching the value we deliver to our clients.
Arachne Digital’s commitment to excellence and their proactive approach in supporting our needs have made them an indispensable partner. We highly recommend their services to any organisation looking to strengthen their threat intelligence capabilities.”
Speculo
Partnership
Arachne Digital is proud to partner with the DISARM Foundation as the inaugural member of their Partner Programme, launched at the beginning of 2024.
This partnership is crucial in supporting the DISARM Foundation’s mission to maintain and enhance the DISARM Framework, ensuring it remains a free and continuously updated resource in the fight against disinformation.
Through our collaboration, Arachne Digital provides valuable feedback, promotes the integration of the framework into our operations, and encourages wider adoption within the defender community. This partnership highlights our commitment to combating evolving threats and fostering a secure digital environment.
