Cyber Threat Intelligence Glossary

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Your comprehensive reference for cyber threat intelligence terminology. Explore definitions of malware families, APT groups, attack techniques, and security concepts.

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The Cyber Kill Chain: Understanding the 7 Steps

Developed by Lockheed Martin, the Cyber Kill Chain was one of the first frameworks to define the stages of a cyber intrusion. It is based on military concepts and remains a vital m...

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The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis

While the Cyber Kill Chain focuses on the stages of an attack, and MITRE ATT&CK focuses on the behaviors, the Diamond Model focuses on the relationships.

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The Intelligence Cycle: How CTI is Produced

The Intelligence Cycle is the foundational framework used by government agencies and cybersecurity teams to turn raw data into actionable insights. Following this cycle prevents th...

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Threat Hunting Methodology: The Hypothesis Approach

Threat Hunting is the proactive search for cyber threats that are lurking undetected in a network. Unlike Incident Response, which reacts to an alert, hunting starts with an assump...

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Threat Modeling: STRIDE and PASTA

Threat Modeling is a proactive process of identifying potential threats to a system, determining the risk they pose, and designing mitigations. Unlike CTI which often focuses on ex...

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Traffic Light Protocol (TLP 2.0): A Guide to Intelligence Sharing

In the Intelligence Cycle, the Dissemination phase is critical. However, not all intelligence is meant for public consumption. Sharing a sensitive report about a nation-state actor...

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The Cyber Kill Chain: Understanding the 7 Steps

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The Intelligence Cycle: How CTI is Produced

Threat Hunting Methodology: The Hypothesis Approach

Threat Modeling: STRIDE and PASTA

Traffic Light Protocol (TLP 2.0): A Guide to Intelligence Sharing

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