What is Threat Intelligence?

Understanding Threat Intelligence

Information that provides relevant and sufficient understanding for mitigating the impact of a potentially harmful event. Threat intelligence is analyzed information about the intent capability and opportunities of potential adversaries. It provides context about threats actors methods indicators and implications allowing organizations to make informed security decisions. Unlike raw data threat intelligence has been processed validated analyzed and contextualized to be actionable. Threat intelligence frameworks include standards like STIX/TAXII and methodologies from organizations like SANS and Gartner. Organizations implement threat intelligence through dedicated teams intelligence platforms automated indicator sharing information sharing communities and integration with security controls. For example a technology company might operate a threat intelligence program that collects data from multiple sources analyzes emerging threats to their industry creates profiles of relevant threat actors shares intelligence with peer organizations and feeds actionable indicators to security tools to enhance detection and prevention capabilities. Related terms Cyber threat intelligence CTI Indicators of compromise IOC Strategic intelligence Tactical intelligence Operational intelligence Intelligence lifecycle Threat feeds Information sharing.