Cyber Intelligence Foundations
Build a practical foundation in cyber threat intelligence, from intelligence questions and evidence collection to analys...
16 lessons · 8 hr 50 minCourse
Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence
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Difficulty
Beginner
Modules
3
Lessons
5
Time
1 hr 45 min
Language
en
Created by
Threat Intelligence Lab
Updated
11 September 2026
About this course
This course introduces the foundational concepts of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). It is designed for students who have just heard about CTI and want to understand what it is, why it matters, and how it is used in the cybersecurity industry. This is a purely conceptual reading course designed to familiarize you with the terminology and theory behind CTI.
What you'll learn
- ✓ Understand the basic definition and purpose of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
- ✓ Differentiate between data, information, and intelligence.
Course content
Module 1: Module 1: The Basics of CTI
This module introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and key components of Cyber Threat Intelligence.
Module 2: Module 2: The Intelligence Cycle
This module explains the Intelligence Cycle, a framework used by CTI teams to structure their operations and deliver actionable intelligence.
Module 3: Module 3: Types of Intelligence
Explore the different levels of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical.