In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cyberattacks like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches demand more than reactive defense. This course introduces the fundamentals of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), empowering learners to anticipate threats, analyze adversary behavior, and produce actionable insights that inform security strategy.

Basics of Cyber Threat Intelligence

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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explain core principles, types, lifecycle, and role of cyber threat intelligence in defense.
Apply CIA Triad and risk management to turn data into actionable threat insights.
Describe core concepts, functions, and uses of Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
Use CTI tools to analyze threats, map tactics via MITRE ATT&CK, and plan responses.
Skills you'll gain
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Security Controls
- Security Management
- Data Security
- Threat Detection
- Information Systems Security
- Technical Communication
- Incident Response
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Threat Modeling
- Continuous Monitoring
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Risk Management Framework
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Information Assurance
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Management
- Cyber Security Strategy
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Taught in English
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November 2025
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