Encrygma Intelligence Methodology

How we monitor, analyze, classify, and deliver AI cyber security intelligence.

How Threats Are Monitored

Encrygma continuously monitors open-source intelligence (OSINT) channels, government advisories, security vendor publications, academic research, threat intelligence feeds, and dark web intelligence signals. Our monitoring covers AI-driven attack campaigns, state-sponsored operations, ransomware group activity, mercenary spyware deployments, zero-day disclosures, and critical infrastructure threats.

We do not conduct unauthorized access, active threat hunting against live systems, or any offensive intelligence collection. All monitoring is conducted through lawful, open-source, and consensual channels.

Source Verification

All intelligence is assessed against the following source criteria:

  • Government and regulatory body advisories (CISA, NSA, NCSC, ENISA, etc.)
  • Peer-reviewed academic and research publications
  • Security vendor threat intelligence reports (CrowdStrike, Mandiant, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Established investigative journalism (Reuters, BBC, NYT, etc.)
  • Court documents, indictments, and official sanctions listings
  • OSINT analysis from recognized security researchers

Severity Scoring

Encrygma uses a four-tier severity classification for threats and intelligence reports:

CRITICAL

Active, widespread exploitation; immediate risk to organizations. Requires urgent defensive action.

HIGH

Confirmed threat activity with significant potential impact. Organizations in targeted sectors should prioritize response.

MEDIUM

Credible threat with moderate potential impact. Standard defensive monitoring and awareness recommended.

LOW

Emerging or limited threat. Monitor for escalation; no immediate defensive action required.

Update Frequency

Intelligence articles and news are updated as significant developments emerge. Research reports are reviewed and updated at minimum quarterly. Critical and high-severity alerts are published as soon as verified. All content includes publication and modification dates for full transparency.

Limitations

Intelligence assessments are inherently probabilistic and subject to revision. Encrygma acknowledges the following limitations:

  • ⚠Attribution of cyber attacks is difficult and subject to change as more evidence emerges.
  • ⚠OSINT has inherent gaps; classified information is not accessible.
  • ⚠Threat actor capabilities and intentions evolve rapidly.
  • ⚠Defensive recommendations are general guidance, not tailored security advice.
  • ⚠Encrygma is not a cybersecurity services firm and does not provide incident response.