Deep Dive below the Internet Surface
Identify risk to your organization with the dark web
Today’s organizations can face complex challenges, especially in cybersecurity and digital risk management. While security teams recognize the importance of understanding cyber threats, many overlook a crucial data source: the dark web. Often seen as a haven for cybercriminals, the dark web can also provide valuable insights to help protect against cybercrime with the right tools.
Cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, and IT disruptions, rank as the top global risk (36%) in the Allianz Risk Barometer in 2024.¹
The dark web harbors significant cyber threats, including targeted cyber attacks, insider data leaks, software vulnerabilities, or exposed credentials. Accessing the dark web may not be impossible, but the real challenge lies in navigating the vast amount of data beneath the surface and pinpointing the threat. Security and risk managers need fast access to critical information, as cyber incidents can escalate in seconds. NEWCOM, an authorized partner of Dataminr, can improve your agency’s cybersecurity posture by identifying risk indicators in real-time.
”Dataminr's real-time alerts have helped decrease our incident response time by nearly 70%. Our analysts are trained to monitor Dataminr real-time alert feeds for any risks with potential impact on Sierra Nevada Coporation or any of our clients."
Director of Security and Safety Data Integration StrategiesSierra Nevada Company
By delivering timely alerts, often within seconds, Pulse helps organizations respond to risks faster and more efficiently.
Pulse for Cyber Risk provides real-time alerts on emerging cyber threats across the surface, deep, and dark web, identifying vulnerabilities in internet-facing networks.
How the dark web data can help organizations:
- Identify data breaches sooner
- Mitigate risks faster
- Safeguard corporate and personal data
- Notify employees at risk of negative outcomes, including identity theft
- Change compromised credentials as quickly as possible
- Understand the scope of the cyber threats that affect the organization
The 3 Levels of the Internet
Surface Web
What users access in their regular day-to-day activity. It is available to the general public using standard search engines and can be accessed using standard web browsers that do not require any special configuration, such as Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer or Edge, and Google Chrome.
Deep Web
The portion of the web that is not indexed or searchable by ordinary search engines. Users must log in or have the specific URL or IP address to find and access a particular website or service.
Dark Web
A less accessible subset of the Deep Web that relies on connections made between trusted peers and requires specialized software, tools, or equipment to access. Two popular tools for this are Tor and I2P. The tools are commonly known for providing user anonymity.
Source: Cisecurity
About NEWCOM
NEWCOM is a valued, trusted partner of Dataminr, to provide organizations with the earliest indicators of external threats and vulnerabilities. Together, we provide comprehensive visibility for swift and informed decision-making. NEWCOM is trained and certified to answer Dataminr questions and provide solutions tailored to your IT and OT technology needs. Based in the metropolitan Boston area with operations nationwide, our expert team of engineers and trained sales professionals offer turnkey solutions for commercial and public sector markets. We analyze, design, recommend, install, and help manage your systems by raising the bar for the highest standards for customer support. To learn more, visit newcomglobal.com.
About Dataminr
Dataminr delivers the earliest warnings on high impact events and critical information far in advance of other sources. Recognized as one of the world’s leading AI businesses, Dataminr enables faster response, more effective risk mitigation and stronger crisis management for public and private sector organizations spanning global corporations, first responders, NGOs, and newsrooms. Dataminr is one of New York’s top private technology companies, with employees across six global offices. Learn more at dataminr.com.
