Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence

• Definition and importance of CTI

• The intelligence lifecycle

• Key concepts: Indicators, TTPs, IOCs, etc.

• Role of CTI in cybersecurity

Module 2: Data Sources and Collection

• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) sources

• Technical Intelligence (TECHINT) sources

• Human Intelligence (HUMINT) sources

• Data collection techniques and tools

• Legal and ethical considerations

Module 3: Data Processing and Analysis

• Structuring and enriching data

• Indicator analysis techniques

• Malware analysis fundamentals

• Network and host artifact analysis

• Data mining and machine learning for analysis

Module 4: Threat Modeling and Actor Profiling

• Adversary models and frameworks (e.g., Diamond Model, Kill Chain)

• Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

• Threat actor groups and motivations

• Attack vector analysis

Module 5: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analytics

• Structured and unstructured data analysis

• Statistical and visualization techniques

• Reporting and presentation of findings

Module 6: Threat Intelligence Sharing

• Standards and frameworks (STIX, TAXII, CybOX)

• Threat intelligence platforms and tools

• Information sharing communities

• Trust groups and sharing protocols

Module 7: Building a CTI Program

• Developing a CTI strategy and roadmap

• Roles and responsibilities in a CTI team

• Integration with security operations

• Measuring CTI effectiveness and metrics

Module 8: Operationalizing CTI

• CTI Program Maturity Assessment

• CTI Workflow Automation and Orchestration

• CTI Playbooks and Runbooks

• CTI-driven Threat Hunting Exercises

• CTI Integration with Security Tools and Systems

Additional Modules:

Module A: CTI and Product/Application Security (Coming Soon!)

• Integrating CTI into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Vulnerability Management and Patch Prioritization

• Secure Configuration and Hardening

• Supply Chain Risk Management

• Continuous Security Testing and Monitoring

Module B: Cheat Sheets and Checklists (Coming Soon!)

• CTI Source Evaluation Checklist

• IOC and TTP Cheat Sheet

• Threat Intelligence Sharing Protocols Cheat Sheet

• CTI Report Template and Checklist

• CTI Metrics and KPIs Cheat Sheet