In this course, you will dive into the core aspects of threat intelligence, learning to identify and analyze a wide range of cyber threats such as ransomware, identity theft, and business email compromise. The course is designed for intermediate learners and covers intelligence collection methodologies like OSINT, HUMINT, and SIGINT, helping you gain expertise in understanding the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of adversaries. You’ll explore threat actor landscapes and gain insights into advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns, using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and applying NIST 800-53 security controls to protect both business assets and personal data.

Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research & Reporting

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Differentiate between data, intelligence, threats, and threat impacts, and identify reliable sources for threat data collection.
Apply intelligence collection methods to analyze threat infrastructure and correlate malware data for validation.
Evaluate intelligence across multiple sources, conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize threats to enterprise infrastructure.
Develop strategic intelligence reports for different audiences, clearly communicating findings using data storytelling.
Skills you'll gain
- Report Writing
- Incident Response
- Intelligence Collection and Analysis
- Threat Detection
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Data Storytelling
- Cybersecurity
- Stakeholder Communications
- Infrastructure Security
- Threat Modeling
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Risk Analysis
- Communication
- Technical Communication
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Analysis
Tools you'll learn
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November 2025
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