Tidal Cyber CTO Joins MITRE ATT&CK Council Amid Shift to Procedure-Led Defense

Event summary

  • Richard Struse, CTO and Co-Founder of Tidal Cyber, has been appointed to the MITRE ATT&CK® Advisory Council.
  • Struse previously co-founded MITRE's Center for Threat-Informed Defense and led the creation of STIX™ and TAXII™ standards.
  • Tidal Cyber is repositioning its Threat-Led Defense platform to focus on adversary procedures, moving beyond technique-level classification.
  • The company claims to be the 'category creator and global leader' of Threat-Led Defense.
  • The MITRE ATT&CK Advisory Council provides strategic guidance but lacks governing authority.

The big picture

Tidal Cyber's move to prioritize adversary procedures represents a potential shift in how organizations approach threat defense, moving beyond simple technique classification. This evolution, coupled with Struse's appointment to the ATT&CK Advisory Council, suggests a desire to shape the future of cybersecurity frameworks and operational practices. The company's claims of category leadership will be tested by broader market adoption and the demonstrable effectiveness of its procedure-led approach.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics
The influence Struse can exert on MITRE ATT&CK's evolution, given his prior involvement in its creation, warrants observation, particularly as Tidal Cyber pushes its own procedural model.
Market Adoption
The pace at which Tidal Cyber's 'procedure-led' approach gains traction within the cybersecurity market will determine if it can solidify its position as a category leader.
Platform Integration
How effectively Tidal Cyber integrates its NARC AI engine and expanding Procedures Library will be crucial for demonstrating the practical value of its Threat-Led Defense platform.