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 Security Strategy
- Threat Detection
- Information Assurance
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Continuous Monitoring
- Security Controls
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Threat Management
- Data Security
- Security Management
- Technical Communication
- Incident Response
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Risk Management Framework
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Information Systems Security
- Threat Modeling
Tools you'll learn
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November 2025
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