Kaspersky’s ICS Threat Landscape Report (Q4 2024) presents itself as a cyber intelligence product but falls short of intelligence tradecraft standards. The analysis exposes its reliance on statistical aggregation without structured attribution, predictive modeling, or actionable foresight. Intelligence professionals demand rigorous methodologies that inform strategic decision-making—not surface-level data repackaged for industry branding. The report fails to assess adversary intent, lacks confidence levels, and offers no forward-looking analysis, rendering it ineffective for decision-makers.
Cyber intelligence is not a reactive tool deployed after an attack—it is a proactive discipline that anticipates threats before they materialize. Kaspersky’s approach keeps cyber intelligence buried within security teams, reinforcing the flawed notion that intelligence exists solely as a technical function. True intelligence identifies threat actors, maps their objectives, and delivers insights that preempt hostile actions. Without structured methodologies, risk indexing, or adversary profiling, Kaspersky’s report (like most from such companies in the marketplace) misses the core purpose of intelligence: enabling action before a crisis unfolds.
Kaspersky’s decision to forgo structured analysis raises serious concerns about the credibility of private-sector intelligence reporting. The absence of competing hypotheses, geopolitical context, and intelligence validation frameworks suggests an intentional prioritization of corporate visibility over intelligence rigor. Cybersecurity professionals seeking decision-grade intelligence must look elsewhere—this report does not meet the standard.
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