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T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials

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Course Overview

Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) is a foundational cybersecurity course designed to provide professionals with a structured understanding of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and its role in modern security operations. The course focuses on how threat intelligence is collected, analyzed, and operationalized to support proactive defense, risk management, and informed decision-making.

Participants will gain insight into the threat intelligence lifecycle, intelligence sources, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and how intelligence feeds are integrated into security frameworks. The course emphasizes practical understanding over theory, enabling learners to interpret threat data and apply intelligence effectively across technical, operational, and strategic contexts.

This course is ideal for organizations seeking to strengthen their cyber resilience by embedding intelligence-driven security practices across security operations, incident response, and governance functions.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals and purpose of cyber threat intelligence
  • Explain the threat intelligence lifecycle and its key phases
  • Differentiate between strategic, operational, tactical, and technical intelligence
  • Identify common threat actors and their motivations
  • Analyze threat indicators, trends, and attack patterns
  • Understand adversary TTPs using established frameworks
  • Evaluate the reliability and relevance of intelligence sources
  • Apply threat intelligence to support security operations and incident response
  • Enhance organizational risk awareness through intelligence-driven insights
  • Support informed cybersecurity decision-making using threat intelligence

Target Audiance

  • School students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers, IT/Technology/Cybersecurity teams with little or no work experience.
  • Anyone who wants to start a career in cybersecurity or threat intelligence.
  • Anyone interested in threat intelligence, Indicators of Compromise (IoC) analysis, defensive cybersecurity operations, and incident response.
  • Any professional involved in securing public, private, and hybrid cloud infrastructures, identities, data, and applications.
  • IT / Cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, cloud administrators, cybersecurity administrators, engineers, and architects will also benefit from this course.

Schedule Dates

18 May 2026 - 19 May 2026
T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials
24 August 2026 - 25 August 2026
T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials
30 November 2026 - 01 December 2026
T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials
08 March 2027 - 09 March 2027
T|IE: Threat Intelligence Essentials

Course Content

  • Threat Intelligence and Essential Terminology
  • Key Differences Between Intelligence, Information, and Data
  • The Importance of Threat Intelligence
  • Integrating Threat Intelligence in Cyber Operations
  • Threat Intelligence Lifecycles and Maturity Models
  • Threat Intelligence Roles, Responsibilities, and Use Cases
  • Using Threat Intelligence Standards or Frameworks to Measure Effectiveness
  • Establishing SPLUNK Attack Range for Hands-on Experience

  • Understanding the Different Types of Threat Intelligence
  • Preview Use Cases for Different Types of Threat Intelligence
  • Overview of the Threat Intelligence Generation Process
  • Learn How Threat Intelligence Informs Regulatory Compliance
  • Augmenting Vulnerability Management with Threat Intelligence
  • Explore Geopolitical or Industry Related Threat Intelligence
  • Integrating Threat Intelligence with Risk Management

  • Overview of Cyber Threats Including Trends and Challenges
  • Emerging Threats, Threat Actors, and Attack Vectors
  • Deep Dive on Advanced Persistent Threats
  • The Cyber Kill Chain Methodology
  • Vulnerabilities, Threat Actors, and Indicators of Compromise (IoC)
  • Geopolitical and Economic Impacts Related to Cyber Threats
  • How Emerging Technology is Impacting the Threat Landscape
  • MITRE ATT&CK & SPLUNK Attack Range IOC Labs

  • Making Use of Threat Intelligence Feeds, Sources, & Evaluation Criteria
  • Overview of Threat Intelligence Data Collection Methods & Techniques
  • Compare & Contrast Popular Data Collection Methods
  • Bulk Data Collection Methods & Considerations
  • Normalizing, Enriching, & Extracting Useful Intelligence from Threat Data
  • Legal & Ethical Considerations for Threat Data Collection Processes
  • Threat Data Feed Subscription and OSINT Labs

  • Introduction Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), Roles, & Features
  • Aggregation, Analysis, & Dissemination within TIPs
  • Automation & Orchestration of Threat Intelligence in TIPs
  • Evaluating & Integrating TIPs into Existing Cybersecurity Infrastructure
  • Collaboration, Sharing, and Threat Hunting Features of TIPs
  • Customizing TIPs for Organizational Needs
  • Using TIPs for Visualization, Reporting, & Decision Making
  • AlienVault OTX and MISP TIP Platform Labs

  • Introduction to Data Analysis and Techniques
  • Applying Statistical Data Analysis, Including Analysis of Competing Hypothesis
  • Identifying and Analyzing Threat Actor Artifacts
  • Threat Prioritization, Threat Actor Profiling & Attribution Concepts
  • Leveraging Predictive and Proactive Threat Intelligence
  • Reporting, Communicating, and Visualizing Intelligence Findings
  • Threat Actor Profile Labs & MISP Report Generation Labs

  • Operational Overview of Threat Hunting & Its Importance
  • Dissecting the Threat Hunting Process
  • Threat Hunting Methodologies & Frameworks
  • Explore Proactive Threat Hunting
  • Using Threat Hunting for Detection & Response
  • Threat Hunting Tool Selection & Useful Techniques
  • Forming Threat Hunting Hypotheses & Conducting Hunts
  • Threat Hunting Lab in SPLUNK ATT&CK Range

  • Importance of Information Sharing Initiatives in Threat Intelligence
  • Overview of Additional Threat Intelligence Sharing Platforms
  • Building Trust Within Intelligence Communities
  • Sharing Information Across Industries and Sectors
  • Building Private and Public Threat Intelligence Sharing Channels
  • Challenges and Best Practices for Threat Intelligence Sharing
  • Legal and Privacy Implications of Sharing Threat Intelligence
  • Sharing Threat Intelligence Using MISP and Installing Anomali STAXX

  • Integrating Threat Intelligence into Incident Response Processes
  • Role of Threat Intelligence in Incident Prevention Using Workflows & Playbooks
  • Using Threat Intelligence for Incident Triage and Forensic Analysis
  • Adapting Incident Response Plans Using New Intelligence
  • Coordinating Response With External Partners
  • Threat Intelligent Incident Handling and Recovery Approaches
  • Post Incident Analysis and Lessons Learned Considerations
  • Measurement and Continuous Improvement for Intelligence Driven Incident Response

  • Emerging Threat Intelligence Approaches & Optimizing Their Use
  • Convergence of Threat Intelligence & Risk Management
  • Continuous Learning Approaches for Threat Intelligence
  • Adapting Professional Skillsets for Future in Threat Intelligence
  • Anticipating Future Challenges & Opportunities in Threat Intelligence
  • Engaging in the Threat Intelligence Community & Keeping a Pulse on the Threat Landscape
  • The Role of Threat Intelligence in National Security & Defense
  • Potential Influence of Threat Intelligence on Future Cybersecurity Regulations

FAQs

T|IE is a foundational cybersecurity course that introduces the principles, processes, and practical applications of cyber threat intelligence within modern security environments.

Basic knowledge of IT or cybersecurity concepts is recommended, but no advanced threat intelligence experience is required.

Yes. The course references real-world attack patterns and intelligence use cases to demonstrate practical applications.

Yes. The course provides a clear explanation of the threat intelligence lifecycle, including planning, collection, analysis, dissemination, and feedback.

The course explains how threat intelligence supports proactive defense, detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

Absolutely. The course is designed with enterprise security operations and organizational risk management in mind.

Yes. The course is suitable for managers and decision-makers who require a structured understanding of cyber threats without deep technical complexity.

Yes. This course serves as a strong foundation for advanced threat intelligence, SOC, and cybersecurity certifications.