Course

Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence

Difficulty beginner
Modules 3
Language en
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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.

What you'll learn

  • ✓ Understand the basic definition and purpose of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
  • ✓ Differentiate between data, information, and intelligence.

Course Content

Module 1: Module 1: The Basics of CTI

This module introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and key components of Cyber Threat Intelligence.

What is Intelligence?

Learn the core definition of intelligence in a cyber context.

15 min
Why CTI Matters: Proactive Defense

Why CTI is essential for getting ahead of cyber threats.

20 min

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.

Planning, Direction, and Collection

Discover how CTI teams define their requirements and gather raw data.

20 min
Processing, Analysis, and Dissemination

Learn how raw data is transformed into intelligence and delivered to decision-makers.

25 min

Module 3: Module 3: Types of Intelligence

Explore the different levels of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical.

Strategic, Operational, and Tactical CTI

Learn the difference between high-level trends and ground-level technical indicators.

25 min