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August 28, 2024
Introduction
Starting our Meet the Arachne Digital Team series...
Leading up to our participation in Hacktoberfest, we’re starting a series to introduce the diverse talent contributing to the Arachne Digital team.
Learn more about our cyber threat intel open-source work and the folks that make it run.
For our first part, meet our Co-Founder and Technical Lead, Jenine Carron.
Hello! What are your name and pronouns?
Hey! I’m Jen (or Jenine); pronouns are she/her.
What’s your role with Arachne Digital?
I work on all things tech! I take the designs and requirements for Arachne’s work and build them. I’m also ensuring previously-built work is supported.
What inspired you to work with open-source technology?
The transparency of it all! If I’m interested in a new piece of tech or a project, I find it so exciting that I can get involved — open-source means I am able to contribute to such projects. Furthermore, if there’s a project I’m intrigued by, it being open-source means I can pop-under-the-hood and learn about how it works.
What about in threat intelligence and cyber security?
I chose cyber-security modules when given the option to do so whilst studying at university — I liked learning about the threatening nature of technology whilst also the evolution of it all to give us standards and practices that protect us from threats today. I found it fun to learn how to build something for a user or purpose. I found it fun and intriguing to learn about how Alice and Bob’s business-as-usual tech tasks could be thwarted.
Threat intelligence was not something I was aware of until working with Arachne’s co-founder Kade Morton. He introduced me to the MITRE ATT&CK® framework and what would become our first open-source repository (Arachne’s Thread). With a nature of wanting to help others, threat intelligence combined that want with my interest in cyber-security — aiding others with the intelligence on how to protect their technical landscape.
In addition to your contributions with Arachne, what else are you passionate about?
My geeky self wants to tell you I like video games — for two years running, the Arachne virtual Christmas party was a group playthrough of Journey. Also, I like cats. I don’t have any myself, but I currently volunteer at an adoption center.
What’s the best way for people to connect with you?
My LinkedIn or email — jenine[@]arachne[.]digital.
Meet and work on open-source projects with the Arachne Digital Team
We appreciate Jen’s contributions and look forward to her growth with the team! Are you interested in collaborating with a passionate open-source team and diving into the world of cyber-security?
A good start is browsing the Thread or Tracery Github repository.
There you can:
- Read our documentation to get oriented to the projects
- Respond to our open issues, ready for your thoughts and contribution
- Find out how to join our Slack community
Together, we can contribute to a culture of community, collaboration, and creativity.
Benefits
Why select Arachne?
Our platform searches the internet for information on threat actors, gathers reports, and categorises the findings by region, industry, and threat actor. Our process automatically maps TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK®, slashing research time and saving you money.
Testimonials & Partnerships
“Arachne Digital’s team works closely with us in integrating our tool, Speculo, with their data. Speculo is designed to help organisations get a full picture of their cyber risk with reliable analytics and a streamlined risk assessment process. The integration of Arachne Digital’s threat intelligence into Speculo provides evidence-based insights into cyber risks, making the tool more relevant to our customers. Arachne facilitated multiple face-to-face meetings and video calls, provided technical resources, comprehensive documentation, and example reports. This collaboration ensured that we could seamlessly integrate and utilize their data, significantly enriching the value we deliver to our clients.
Arachne Digital’s commitment to excellence and their proactive approach in supporting our needs have made them an indispensable partner. We highly recommend their services to any organisation looking to strengthen their threat intelligence capabilities.”
Speculo
Partnership
Arachne Digital is proud to partner with the DISARM Foundation as the inaugural member of their Partner Programme, launched at the beginning of 2024.
This partnership is crucial in supporting the DISARM Foundation’s mission to maintain and enhance the DISARM Framework, ensuring it remains a free and continuously updated resource in the fight against disinformation.
Through our collaboration, Arachne Digital provides valuable feedback, promotes the integration of the framework into our operations, and encourages wider adoption within the defender community. This partnership highlights our commitment to combating evolving threats and fostering a secure digital environment.
