Halifax-based open-source threat intelligence[OSINT]-based Liferaft, which was formed in 2014, has launched Liferaft iQ, their new AI-powered threat intelligence solution. Designed with data privacy and operational efficiency at its core, Liferaft iQ empowers organizations to anticipate, identify, and act on risks faster than ever before.
Liferaft iQ is AI-driven threat intelligence that is seamlessly integrated into the Liferaft platform. It streamlines security workflows by transforming the overwhelming into the actionable, by processing vast volumes of open-source intelligence and delivering high-context insights that support faster, more confident decisions. The platform, which is targeted broadly at medium, large, and global enterprises, is engineered to surface the most relevant and high-priority alerts, enabling security and intelligence teams to act with clarity amidst an ever-expanding threshold of digital threats. It compiled data showing that their users respond to threats two to three times faster, can cut duplicate alerts by as much as 60%, and boosts geolocation and sentiment analysis accuracy by over 80%.
“Organizations are overwhelmed by the volume of signals across the digital landscape,” said Jonathan Graff, CEO of Liferaft. “Liferaft iQ uses AI to transform how teams detect and act on threats, enabling them to focus on decision-making rather than data chasing,” “By combining powerful AI capabilities with our established OSINT platform, Liferaft iQ helps organizations see and respond to what truly matters before it becomes a crisis.”
Liferaft iQ is designed to amplify human expertise rather than replacing it, delivering practical, results-driven support that elevates every analyst. crisis. They define their mission as being to cut through the noise, deliver clarity, and empower analysts to act with confidence when every second counts. Their Innovation Lab is dedicated to developing technologies to extract relevant intelligence from the collected data by automatically identifying and reporting on emerging events, topics, and trends, enabling analysts to build reports using natural language. These solutions put the analysts first and give them the tools they need to execute their jobs without suffering from information overload.
That Innovation Lab is a progressive incubator within Liferaft, which is their dedicated research and development unit, it stands at the forefront of technological exploration, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Liferaft defines its mission is twofold: to revolutionize their current offerings and to anticipate and shape the evolving needs of the security market. By blending cutting-edge innovation with practical foresight, the company says that Liferaft’s Innovation Lab is not just responding to the future, but is actively creating it. Liferaft says that their Innovation Lab makes reality possible where technology enables untrained users to collect, identify, and validate relevant threat data effectively. The Liferaft solution aims to democratize threat intelligence gathering, making it accessible to an organization’s broader range of users.
Liferaft leverages advanced OSINT tools to provide security teams with a comprehensive and curated overview of active physical threats, information leaks, security exposures, and risks across a broad range of mainstream and alternative online sources.
“While many organizations recognize the value of OSINT,, few have structured programs that systematically convert raw data into actionable insights,” Graff indicated. “This gap leaves companies reactive rather than proactive, scrambling to address threats after they’ve already materialized. A modern OSINT program requires more than ad-hoc searches; it demands a strategic framework integrating technology, processes, and human expertise to anticipate and neutralize risks.”
Graff identified ways to deal with the problem.
“Many organizations struggle with data overload, where the sheer volume of alerts leads to fatigue,” he said. “Counter this by refining keyword filters and implementing tiered escalation protocols, such as flagging direct threats to executives for immediate review while routing brand mentions to a lower-priority dashboard. Additionally, cross-functional workshops with legal and IT teams preempt compliance missteps and ensure tool compatibility. Another frequent challenge is the lack of skilled personnel who can interpret OSINT findings and distinguish genuine threats from background noise. Investing in ongoing training and professional development for analysts helps bridge this gap and ensures your team stays current with evolving tactics and platforms. Establishing standardized workflows and ensuring interoperability between OSINT tools and broader security infrastructure can streamline response efforts and maximize the value of collected intelligence. Finally, maintaining the ethical use of open-source intelligence is critical. Organizations must develop clear guidelines to avoid overstepping privacy boundaries or inadvertently collecting prohibited information, and regularly review and update these policies.”
The Liferaft iQ platform’s core purpose is to empower organizations to protect their people, assets, brand, and data by automating the custom collection and analysis of intelligence from social media, and alternative forums on the deep and dark web, among other sources. With their 24/7 monitoring and threat detection capabilities, Liferaft enables security executives and their teams to proactively identify, validate, and respond to potential threats, ensuring a robust and dynamic approach to corporate security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Some of the key features of Liferaft iQ include AI-driven summaries, which transform thousands of posts into concise insights, reducing analysis time, AI-enhanced search, providing semantic, context-aware results for faster, smarter decisions to reduce analyst time, real-time, proactive risk detection flagging and alerting, suspect events and discussions before they escalate, and automated report generation to quickly answer key questions about a user’s data sets. Their trusted data partners further elevate their capabilities, providing access to comprehensive, real-time intelligence that empowers you to make informed decisions with confidence. Together, these partnerships ensure that Liferaft remains a leader in the OSINT landscape, offering the most accurate and actionable insights to protect what matters most.
Liferaft says that they collaborate with leading organizations and associations that share their dedication to advancing the field of security. These strategic alliances enable us to stay at the forefront of innovation, continually enhancing their platform to meet the evolving needs of security professionals. Their trusted data partners further elevate our capabilities, providing access to comprehensive, real-time intelligence that empowers you to make informed decisions with confidence. Together, these partnerships ensure that Liferaft remains a leader in the OSINT landscape, offering the most accurate and actionable insights to protect what matters most.
Trusted by leading Fortune 500 organizations worldwide, including multiple members of the Fortune 100, Liferaft is known for its ability to provide unparalleled visibility into threats spanning the surface, deep, and dark web. Liferaft iQ builds on this foundation, offering a future-ready solution to meet the rising challenges of global risk.