Doug Franklin - Research Technologist, IBM Security X-Force

Research Technologist, IBM Security X-Force

Doug Franklin is a Research Technologist at IBM Security Systems X-Force. Doug looks at the broad spectrum of threats, exploitation, and defense techniques. He holds a Bachelor of Information and Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Doug’s background includes core system development of IPS/IDS and anti-virus systems, as well as document imaging systems. In his free time, he pursues interests in photography and amateur sports car racing.

Intelligence & Analytics August 22, 2018

What’s In a (Threat Intelligence) Name?

8 min read - A lot of things in the threat intelligence world have multiple names, and these aliases often complicate the process of researching and dealing with security threats.

April 11, 2017

It’s a Good Time to Review the Security Risks of Obsolete Technology

4 min read - Legacy systems and platforms can pose serious problems for businesses. Consider the security risks that can come with obsolete technology.

Threat Intelligence August 1, 2016

Re-examining the IBM X-Force Exchange API

6 min read - The X-Force Exchange API has undergone two significant changes since it went public in April 2015: Anonymous access disappeared and rate limits appeared.

Threat Research December 2, 2015

Practical Indicators of Compromise and X-Force Exchange

8 min read - IBM's X-Force Exchange is a threat intelligence platform that facilitates information sharing and research surrounding indicators of compromise.

Threat Research July 27, 2015

Black Hat Shows Off More Advanced Threats

4 min read - What's hot at Black Hat USA? According to the briefings list, attendees should expect to hear plenty about advanced threats and new research.

Threat Intelligence July 17, 2015

A Gentle Introduction to the X-Force Exchange API

10 min read - The X-Force Exchange API offers a host of capabilities that can increase threat intelligence and information sharing among users.

Threat Research June 19, 2015

Navigating a Sea of Threat Intelligence Specifications

7 min read - Standards and specifications make threat intelligence sharing a more manageable and organized act, although competing standards may still muddy the waters.

Intelligence & Analytics May 7, 2015

Threat Intelligence Collaboration Leads to More Efficient, Comprehensive Cybersecurity

8 min read - Multilayered exchanges focused on shared threat intelligence can work to identify, stop and prevent security attacks, limiting the resulting damage.

Threat Research February 27, 2015

Adware Adds to Security Headaches

7 min read - Over the past few days, we have seen a security incident involving adware explode in the press. Repair, however, starts with conscious decisions.

Mainframe February 25, 2015

Discovering Vulnerabilities: Do More Eyes Find More Bugs?

7 min read - Security vulnerabilities have surprisingly long lifetimes, and organizations can use many methods to respond to and prevent infrastructure threats.

Mainframe September 8, 2014

Who’s Worried About Home Network Security?

10 min read - Customer-premises equipment devices are not immune from malware and require bolstered network security to stay protected from attackers.

Identity & Access May 8, 2014

What You Need to Know about Security Flaw Found in OAuth and OpenID

4 min read - Recent news articles describe a serious "Covert Redirect" security flaw in the OAuth 2.0 and OpenID technologies used to validate user access to Internet properties. This article takes a look at the technologies, the weakness, the potential risks of the…

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Topics

What’s In a (Threat Intelligence) Name?

It’s a Good Time to Review the Security Risks of Obsolete Technology

Re-examining the IBM X-Force Exchange API

Practical Indicators of Compromise and X-Force Exchange

Black Hat Shows Off More Advanced Threats

A Gentle Introduction to the X-Force Exchange API

Navigating a Sea of Threat Intelligence Specifications

Threat Intelligence Collaboration Leads to More Efficient, Comprehensive Cybersecurity

Adware Adds to Security Headaches

Discovering Vulnerabilities: Do More Eyes Find More Bugs?

Who’s Worried About Home Network Security?

What You Need to Know about Security Flaw Found in OAuth and OpenID

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