Introduction to Threat Intelligence
• Threat Intelligence: The collection, analysis,
and dissemination of information about
threats.
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Purpose: To inform and prepare organizations against cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and
adversaries.
The Pyramid of Pain
• Hash Values: Easily altered, providing low
operational impact.
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IP Addresses: More effort for attackers to change, yet manageable.
Domain Names: Higher difficulty to modify, increasing operational impact.
Network/Host Artifacts: Challenging to alter without affecting malware functionality.
Tools: Significant impact; requires substantial effort and resources to change.
TTPs: Highest impact; altering these requires significant changes in attackers’ behaviors.
Challenges in Threat Intelligence
• Volume and Velocity: Managing the vast
amount of data.
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Accuracy and Timeliness: Ensuring intelligence is current and relevant.
Integration and Automation: Seamlessly incorporating intelligence into security operations.
Conclusion
• Threat Intelligence is vital for a robust
cybersecurity posture.
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Effective management and utilization of intelligence are key to anticipating and mitigating
cyber threats.