Threat Intelligence

Threat Intelligence is the process of collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information about potential or current cyber threats to inform security decisions. It involves gathering data from various sources to understand threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and indicators of compromise (IOCs). This intelligence helps organizations proactively defend against attacks by predicting and mitigating risks.

Also known as: Cyber Threat Intelligence, CTI, Threat Intel, Security Intelligence, Threat Data

Why learn Threat Intelligence?

Developers should learn Threat Intelligence to enhance application and system security by integrating threat data into development and operations processes. It is crucial for roles in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and incident response, enabling proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management, and compliance with security standards. Use cases include securing cloud environments, protecting APIs, and implementing zero-trust architectures.

Learning Resources

• course: SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Course
• docs: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• docs: CISA Threat Intelligence Resources
• course: Introduction to Threat Intelligence on Coursera
• tutorial: Threat Intelligence: A Practical Guide by Recorded Future