Q&A with FireEye’s Rahul Gaikwad and Krishna Palati on Threat Analysis using Graph Databases

Rahul Gaikwad and Krishna Palati from FireEye's DevOps team discuss their presentation at ScyllaDB Summit 2019, which focuses on utilizing graph databases for threat analysis in cybersecurity. They explain how FireEye's custom graph database centralizes and standardizes threat intelligence data, enabling analysts to collaborate and gain insights into cyber threats effectively. The system, built on JanusGraph and ScyllaDB, allows for comprehensive tracking and correlation of threat activities, facilitating quick identification and response to cyber incidents. Their data architecture integrates various components like ElasticSearch and AWS services, employing tools such as Terraform and Puppet for automation and infrastructure management. Both Gaikwad and Palati emphasize the importance of staying current with technologies and trends to provide robust security solutions across digital platforms, while also sharing personal interests and experiences with ScyllaDB University.