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.

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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
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Automation
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Data Integrity
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Technical Communication
- Threat Detection
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Threat Management
- Security Controls
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Continuous Monitoring
- Risk Management Framework
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Information Assurance
- Threat Modeling
- Cybersecurity
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There are 6 modules in this course
In this course, you’ll learn how to transform raw cyber data into actionable intelligence to anticipate, detect, and respond to evolving threats. You’ll explore the full cyber threat intelligence (CTI) lifecycle, from collection and analysis to reporting and application, while using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and tools such as SIEM, SOAR, and Threat Intelligence Platforms. Through real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and guided analysis, you’ll develop the skills to identify attacker tactics, integrate intelligence into security operations, and strengthen your organization’s defense posture.
What's included
1 video1 reading
In this module, you’ll explore the foundations of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and its vital role in modern cybersecurity. You’ll discover how CTI transforms raw data into actionable intelligence, examine the differences between data, information, and intelligence, and understand who uses CTI and why. Through real-world examples and an in-depth look at the Threat Intelligence Lifecycle, you’ll learn how organizations gather, analyze, and apply intelligence to defend against evolving cyber threats. This module lays the groundwork for building intelligence-driven security strategies across operational, tactical, and strategic levels.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll explore how core information security principles underpin the development and application of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). You’ll examine the CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—as the foundation for secure data handling and resilient threat intelligence operations. You’ll also learn how risk management frameworks turn intelligence into action, guiding asset prioritization, vulnerability assessment, and control selection. Through practical applications and real-world examples, you’ll discover how to apply these principles across the CTI lifecycle to ensure intelligence is accurate, timely, and actionable.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll gain hands-on experience using Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) tools and frameworks to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats. You’ll learn to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), map attacker behavior using MITRE ATT&CK, and translate intelligence into clear, actionable response strategies. Through guided simulations and real-world exercises, you’ll build confidence in using CTI to strengthen both proactive defense and incident response operations. By the end, you’ll understand how intelligence-driven actions can minimize risk, reduce response time, and improve overall cyber resilience.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this module, you’ll gain hands-on experience using Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) tools and frameworks to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats. You’ll learn to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), map attacker behavior using MITRE ATT&CK, and translate intelligence into clear, actionable response strategies. Through guided simulations and real-world exercises, you’ll build confidence in using CTI to strengthen both proactive defense and incident response operations.
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
In this final module, you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned across the course—foundations of cyber threat intelligence, information security principles, TIP integrations, and incident response. You’ll apply your skills in a project that challenges you to analyze a real-world cyber incident, identify threat actors, assess malware, and design an actionable intelligence report.
What's included
1 video1 peer review
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