RST CTI Assistant launches inside Microsoft Teams

RST Cloud has brought its AI-powered threat intelligence advisor into Microsoft Teams, aiming to give security teams source-linked answers inside the workflow they already use. The move is meant to reduce friction for SOC and SecOps teams that need fast threat context without switching tools or waiting on a separate CTI function.

Why it matters: - RST Cloud is targeting one of security operations' biggest workflow gaps: threat intelligence that exists, but is hard to use in the moment. - Putting CTI inside Microsoft Teams can make ad hoc threat lookups faster for SOC analysts, SecOps teams, and security leaders. - The product is designed to help teams get sourced answers without leaving their existing collaboration channel.

What happened: - RST Cloud made RST CTI Assistant available as a bot inside Microsoft Teams. - The announcement says the Teams bot is available now on the Microsoft Marketplace. - RST CTI Assistant is also available as an API for teams that want to embed it in their own tools and dashboards.

The details: - RST CTI Assistant is described as an AI-powered threat intelligence advisor. - Users can ask about the threat landscape, including threats targeting a specific industry, region, or sector. - Users can ask about threat actors and malware, including capabilities and operating methods. - Users can ask about TTPs and campaigns to see what techniques are being used now and what to look for next. - Users can ask about indicators such as an IP, domain, or hash, with the source attached. - The Teams bot sits on top of the same engine as the API version. - RST Cloud says the system uses its threat intelligence, research, enrichment data, and knowledge bases. - The company says the bot uses multi-agent RAG to return source-referenced answers in conversation. - Every response links back to the original reporting used to support the answer. - The Microsoft Teams app is listed at the Microsoft Marketplace listing. - RST Cloud directs trial inquiries to trial@rstcloud.com and lists its website as rstcloud.com.

Between the lines: - The pitch is aimed at teams that operate around the clock but often do not have a corresponding 24/7 CTI staff. - RST Cloud is positioning Teams as the front door for threat intelligence, not just another integration option. - The emphasis on source links suggests the product is designed to support analyst verification, not just quick answers. - The API-first approach gives RST Cloud a second route into security workflows beyond Microsoft Teams.

What's next: - Security teams can adopt the Microsoft Teams bot immediately through the Marketplace. - Teams that want deeper integration can use the existing API to connect RST CTI Assistant to internal workflows and tools. - RST Cloud is likely betting that lower-friction access will expand day-to-day CTI use across SecOps teams.

The bottom line: - RST Cloud is turning threat intelligence into a chat-native workflow, with sourced answers delivered where security teams already spend their time.