Cyber Threat Intelligence

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is a discipline that involves collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information about potential or current cyber threats to support organizational security decisions. It focuses on understanding adversaries' tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to proactively defend against attacks. CTI helps organizations anticipate, prevent, and respond to cyber incidents by providing actionable insights.

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

Why learn Cyber Threat Intelligence?

Developers should learn CTI to enhance security awareness and integrate threat-informed defenses into applications and systems, especially in roles involving cybersecurity, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure. It is crucial for building resilient software, conducting threat modeling, and complying with regulations in industries like finance, healthcare, or government. Use cases include vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment.

Learning Resources

• course: SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Course
• docs: MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• docs: CISA Cyber Threat Intelligence Resources
• course: Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence on Coursera
• book: The Cyber Threat Intelligence Handbook