Threat intelligence transforms raw data into actionable insights.
Types of intelligence
- Strategic: High-level trends for executives and board.
- Tactical: TTPs (tactics, techniques, procedures) for security teams.
- Operational: Specific campaigns and threat actor activity.
- Technical: Indicators of compromise (IOCs) - IPs, domains, hashes.
Intelligence cycle
- Requirements: Define what intelligence is needed.
- Collection: Gather data from internal/external sources.
- Processing: Normalize and enrich raw data.
- Analysis: Identify patterns and assess impact.
- Dissemination: Share intel with stakeholders.
- Feedback: Refine based on effectiveness.
Sources
- Commercial feeds (Recorded Future, Mandiant).
- Open-source (MISP, AlienVault OTX).
- ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers).
- Internal telemetry and incident data.
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