Operationalizing Threat Intelligence: A guide to developing and operationalizing cyber threat intelligence programs

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Learn cyber threat intelligence fundamentals to implement and operationalize an organizational intelligence program Key FeaturesDevelop and implement a threat intelligence program from scratchDiscover techniques to perform cyber threat intelligence, collection, and analysis using open-source toolsLeverage a combination of theory and practice that will help you prepare a solid foundation for operationalizing threat intelligence programsBook Description We're living in an era where cyber threat intelligence is becoming more important. Cyber threat intelligence routinely informs tactical and strategic decision-making throughout organizational operations. However, finding the right resources on the fundamentals of operationalizing a threat intelligence function can be challenging, and that's where this book helps. In Operationalizing Threat Intelligence, you'll explore cyber threat intelligence in five fundamental areas: defining threat intelligence, developing threat intelligence, collecting threat intelligence, enrichment and analysis, and finally production of threat intelligence. You'll start by finding out what threat intelligence is and where it can be applied. Next, you'll discover techniques for performing cyber threat intelligence collection and analysis using open source tools. The book also examines commonly used frameworks and policies as well as fundamental operational security concepts. Later, you'll focus on enriching and analyzing threat intelligence through pivoting and threat hunting. Finally, you'll examine detailed mechanisms for the production of intelligence. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the right tools and understand what it takes to operationalize your own threat intelligence function, from collection to production. What you will learnDiscover types of threat actors and their common tactics and techniquesUnderstand the core tenets of cyber threat intelligenceDiscover cyber threat intelligence policies, procedures, and frameworksExplore the fundamentals relating to collecting cyber threat intelligenceUnderstand fundamentals about threat intelligence enrichment and analysisUnderstand what threat hunting and pivoting are, along with examplesFocus on putting threat intelligence into productionExplore techniques for performing threat analysis, pivoting, and huntingWho this book is for This book is for cybersecurity professionals, security analysts, security enthusiasts, and anyone who is just getting started and looking to explore threat intelligence in more detail. Those working in different security roles will also be able to explore threat intelligence with the help of this security book. Table of ContentsWhy You Need a Threat Intelligence ProgramThreat Actors, Campaigns, and ToolingGuidelines and PoliciesThreat Intelligence Frameworks, Standards, Models, and PlatformsOperational Security (OPSEC)Technical Threat Intelligence – CollectionTechnical Threat Analysis – EnrichmentTechnical Threat Analysis – Threat Hunting and PivotingTechnical Threat Analysis – Similarity AnalysisPreparation and DisseminationFusion into Other Enterprise OperationsOverview of Datasets and Their Practical ApplicationConclusion