Cybersecurity and technology-based mitigation approaches rely heavily on intelligence. This program aims to enhance your understanding and implementation of foundational threat
intelligence concepts, including differentiating intelligence from data or information and highlighting its vital role in modern cybersecurity. Additionally, the program enables students to thoroughly explore the threat intelligence lifecycle, understand its significance in shaping
team roles, delve into the ethical and legal considerations, and understand the importance of measuring threat intelligence effectiveness.
As you progress through the program, you’ll master the different types of threat intelligence: strategic, operational, tactical, and technical. You’ll learn how each uniquely contributes to areas like regulatory compliance and risk management. In the later modules, you’ll engage in hands-on activities that involve data collection, analysis, and the use of Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) for real-world applications in threat hunting and detection. Put your newly
acquired abilities to the test with an exhilarating Capture the Flag (CTF) Exercise seamlessly integrated in our Capstone project. This CTF is seamlessly integrated by live virtual machines, genuine software, and real networks, all delivered within a secure and regulated sandbox environment. With these exclusive hands-on, human-versus-machine CTF challenges you will develop the hands-on proficiencies essential for success in your cyber professional role.
The program culminates with a forward-looking perspective, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and staying ahead of future trends in this ever-evolving field. Threat Intelligence Essentials is designed to prepare students for progressive careers as Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysts, Threat Intelligence Analysts, IT Risk Analysts, or Cybersecurity Analysts, enabling them to confidently tackle today’s cybersecurity challenges with expertise!