Cyber Threat Intelligence

  1. Building and Maturing a CTI Program
    1. Program Goals and Scope Definition
      1. Business Objective Alignment
        1. Scope Definition
          1. Internal Focus
            1. External Focus
              1. Global Considerations
            2. Team Structure and Roles
              1. Threat Intelligence Analyst
                1. Collection Responsibilities
                  1. Analysis Responsibilities
                  2. Malware Reverse Engineer
                    1. Malware Analysis
                      1. Technical Reporting
                      2. Data Scientist
                        1. Data Analytics
                          1. Automation Development
                          2. Intelligence Collector
                            1. Source Development
                            2. Program Manager
                              1. Oversight and Coordination
                              2. Liaison Roles
                                1. Compliance Liaison
                                  1. IT Liaison
                                2. Required Skills and Expertise
                                  1. Analytical Skills
                                    1. Critical Thinking
                                      1. Problem Solving
                                      2. Technical Acumen
                                        1. Networking Fundamentals
                                          1. Malware Analysis Techniques
                                            1. Scripting and Automation
                                            2. Communication Skills
                                              1. Report Writing
                                                1. Briefing and Presentation
                                                2. Geopolitical Awareness
                                                  1. Regional Threat Landscape
                                                    1. Cultural Context
                                                    2. Continuous Learning and Professional Development
                                                    3. Tools and Technology Selection
                                                      1. Threat Intelligence Platforms
                                                        1. Analysis and Visualization Tools
                                                          1. Automation and Scripting Tools
                                                            1. Data Storage and Management Solutions
                                                            2. Program Effectiveness Measurement
                                                              1. Key Performance Indicators
                                                                1. Intelligence Timeliness
                                                                  1. Relevance and Actionability
                                                                  2. Return on Investment
                                                                    1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
                                                                    2. Feedback Mechanisms
                                                                      1. Stakeholder Surveys
                                                                        1. After-Action Reviews
                                                                      2. CTI Maturity Model
                                                                        1. Maturity Stages
                                                                          1. Initial Stage
                                                                            1. Developing Stage
                                                                              1. Defined Stage
                                                                                1. Managed Stage
                                                                                  1. Optimizing Stage
                                                                                  2. Maturity Improvement Roadmap

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                                                                                11. Legal and Ethical Considerations