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EC-Council Threat Intelligence Essentials (TIE)
Learn how threat intelligence is gathered, analysed and put to use.
2 daysFoundation10 modules
About this course
Learn how threat intelligence is gathered, analysed and put to use. Over two days you will cover its terminology and types, the threat landscape, data sources and platforms, analysis, threat hunting, sharing and its role in incident response.
What you'll learn
- Essential threat intelligence terminology, the role of intelligence in cybersecurity, and threat intelligence maturity models.
- Evaluating different types of threat intelligence, such as strategic, operational, and more focused forms, which guide vulnerability management or regulatory landscapes.
- The cyber threat landscape, trends and ongoing challenges
- Data collection and sources of threat intelligence
- Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)
- Threat intelligence analysis
- Threat hunting and detection
- Threat intelligence sharing and collaboration
- Threat intelligence in incident response
- Future trends and continuous learning
Curriculum
10 modules
- 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
Who it's for
Students, career starters and junior security staff.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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