How can threat intelligence gathered from the dark web enhance organizational vulnerability management process?

Sawant, Neha Dnyandeo (2025) How can threat intelligence gathered from the dark web enhance organizational vulnerability management process? Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

n the age of the digital world there is rise of cyberattacks where multiple organizations are targeted by various threat actors. It is important for every organization to have a very strong cybersecurity foundation. Vulnerability management is one of the parts of cybersecurity which helps organizations stay ahead of threats by identifying and fixing weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. This research paper explores research where threat intelligence related to vulnerabilities can be identified and gathered from dark web and can be used to prevent the organization and it can increase the efficiency of vulnerability management.

The purpose of the research paper is to explore and find a proactive solution to prevent cyberattacks by monitoring the dark web. The research discusses various threats which are present on dark web and how monitoring those threats can help to improve the security of the organization. The research paper explores different traditional scanning such as Active Scanning and passive scanning and delves into dark web monitoring methods. The research paper discusses certain limitations for manual dark web monitoring due to the recent circumstances as multiple forums have been blocked and taken down by government agencies.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Mahajan, Kamil UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dark web monitoring; Vulnerability Management; Zero Day vulnerabilities; Hacker Forums; Malware; Exploit
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD61 Risk Management Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	24 Aug 2026 11:50
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2026 11:50
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/9599

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