Threat Intelligence involves collecting, analyzing, and applying information about existing and potential attacks that threaten the safety of an organization’s assets.
Definition
Importance in Cybersecurity
It allows organizations to understand the risks of the most common and severe external threats, such as zero-day threats, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and exploits.
How it Can Help
Types of Threat Intelligence
Threat Intelligence is divided into four types: Strategic, providing high-level insights into cyber threat trends for non-technical stakeholders; Tactical, detailing specific tactics and procedures for technical teams' defense strategies; Operational, offering in-depth information on imminent threats; and Technical, focusing on indicators of compromise like IP addresses and malware signatures for threat detection and response.
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Offers insights into the broader trends and motivations behind cyber threats, targeting non-technical stakeholders.
Tactical
Involves tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of threats, aimed at the technical team for defense strategy development.
Operational
Centers around the understanding of specific, imminent threats, providing details about the nature and timing of potential attacks.
Technical
Focuses on indicators of compromise (IoCs), such as IP addresses, URLs, and malware signatures.
Key Features of Threat Intelligence Tools
Real-time Analysis
Ability to analyze and provide information on threats as they occur.
Integration Capabilities
Easily integrates with existing security tools and systems.
Automated Response
Automates certain responses to identified threats.