MODULE 1
Module 1: The Basics of CTI
This module introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and key components of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
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Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence
Start learning cyber threat intelligence with this free introductory course on the concepts behind intelligence-led security.
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- Experience level
- Beginner
- Curriculum
- 3 modules · 5 lessons
- Estimated reading
- 15 min
- Language
- English
Reading estimates use lesson text and an allowance for diagrams. Reflection, exercises and optional linked resources take additional time. These are estimates, not measured completion times.
KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WORKING TOWARD
What you’ll learn
- Understand the basic definition and purpose of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
- Differentiate between data, information, and intelligence.
Is this the right course for you?
Who it’s for
Beginners exploring cyber threat intelligence for the first time.
Scope and boundaries
A short CTI introduction. Continue to the evidence-to-decision foundations course for a more structured analytical method.
How you’ll learn
Self-paced reading with explanatory diagrams and linked resources. Reflection and optional resource study take additional time.
About this course
This course introduces the foundational concepts of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). It is designed for students who have just heard about CTI and want to understand what it is, why it matters, and how it is used in the cybersecurity industry. This is a purely conceptual reading course designed to familiarize you with the terminology and theory behind CTI.
FOLLOW THE LEARNING PATH
Course curriculum
MODULE 2
Module 2: The Intelligence Cycle
This module explains the Intelligence Cycle, a framework used by CTI teams to structure their operations and deliver actionable intelligence.
MODULE 3
Module 3: Types of Intelligence
Explore the different levels of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical.
BUILD ON THE RIGHT FOUNDATION
Related learning paths
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