Cybersecurity Quote by Alex Stamos
“I generally use 'threat intelligence' when I'm talking about a product packaged and sold by a dedicated commercial entity and 'information sharing' as something that happens between security teams at trusted parties without renumeration.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Cybersecurity Terminology, 2018
Distinguish commercial threat‑intel products from collaborative information sharing among trusted teams.
In simple terms: Separate paid services from free collaboration.
Key Takeaway
Use correct terms for clarity.
Themes
cybersecurity
information sharing
threat intelligence
industry terminology
Mood
educational
technical
Type
informative
clarifying
When to use this quote
- enterprise security
- industry conferences
- vendor negotiations
- team meetings
Key Concepts
risk management
collaboration
business models
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you label a service as threat intel?
- How does sharing benefit without payment?
A Different Perspective
May blur lines in practice.
