In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cyberattacks like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches demand more than reactive defense. This course introduces the fundamentals of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), empowering learners to anticipate threats, analyze adversary behavior, and produce actionable insights that inform security strategy.

Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence
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What you'll learn
Explain core principles, types, lifecycle, and role of cyber threat intelligence in defense.
Apply CIA Triad and risk management to turn data into actionable threat insights.
Describe core concepts, functions, and uses of Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
Use CTI tools to analyze threats, map tactics via MITRE ATT&CK, and plan responses.
Skills you'll gain
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Information Systems Security
- Continuous Monitoring
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Information Assurance
- Incident Response
- Risk Management Framework
- Data Security
- Threat Modeling
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Security Management
- Cybersecurity
- Technical Communication
- Threat Management
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Threat Detection
- Security Controls
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November 2025
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