Advanced Strategic Threat Intelligence Research and Reporting
3h 34mAdvanced2026-03-18
Authors
Starweaver
Course details
Description
What is this course about?
Want to build a career as an intelligence analyst? In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber threats—from ransomware and business email compromise to large-scale disinformation—demand analysts who can take raw data and transform it into a clear, actionable defense strategy. In this intermediate-level course, develop practical threat intelligence skills across the full analyst workflow. Explore the threat actor landscape, threat modeling, and advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns, and learn how to apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework and NIST 800-53 controls to map and mitigate risk. Using tools like Shodan, VirusTotal, and Maltego, gather intelligence across OSINT, HUMINT, and SIGINT channels—including the deep web and dark web. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to write intelligence reports and present findings to audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership.
Objectives
What will I be able to do by the end of this course?
Differentiate between data, intelligence, threats, and threat impacts, and identify reliable sources for threat data collection
Apply intelligence collection methodologies to analyze threat infrastructure and correlate malware and campaign data
Evaluate intelligence across multiple sources and conduct risk assessments to prioritize threats to enterprise infrastructure
Develop strategic intelligence reports and communicate findings effectively to technical and executive audiences
Audience
Who is this course for?
IT professionals
Cybersecurity experts
Corporate and business executives
Cybersecurity analysts
CISOs and security team leads
Prerequisites
What do I need to know before taking this course?
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Familiarity with intelligence frameworks and methodologies
Experience in digital security or IT environments
What is this course about?
Want to build a career as an intelligence analyst? In today’s hyperconnected world, cyber threats—from ransomware and business email compromise to large-scale disinformation—demand analysts who can take raw data and transform it into a clear, actionable defense strategy. In this intermediate-level course, develop practical threat intelligence skills across the full analyst workflow. Explore the threat actor landscape, threat modeling, and advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns, and learn how to apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework and NIST 800-53 controls to map and mitigate risk. Using tools like Shodan, VirusTotal, and Maltego, gather intelligence across OSINT, HUMINT, and SIGINT channels—including the deep web and dark web. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to write intelligence reports and present findings to audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership.
Objectives
What will I be able to do by the end of this course?
Differentiate between data, intelligence, threats, and threat impacts, and identify reliable sources for threat data collection
Apply intelligence collection methodologies to analyze threat infrastructure and correlate malware and campaign data
Evaluate intelligence across multiple sources and conduct risk assessments to prioritize threats to enterprise infrastructure
Develop strategic intelligence reports and communicate findings effectively to technical and executive audiences
Audience
Who is this course for?
IT professionals
Cybersecurity experts
Corporate and business executives
Cybersecurity analysts
CISOs and security team leads
Prerequisites
What do I need to know before taking this course?
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Familiarity with intelligence frameworks and methodologies
Experience in digital security or IT environments
Concepts
Introduction to Threat Intelligence
- Module 1 introduction
- Welcome to the course
- Threat actor types and attribution
- Threat modeling frameworks
- Legal, ethical, and policy considerations
Intelligence Collection and Infrastructure Analysis
- Intelligence collection methodologies
- Threat infrastructure analysis
- Malware and campaign correlation
Data Analysis and Validation
- Data enrichment and validation
- Analytical methodologies
- Attribution and profiling
Strategic Analysis, Attribution, and Threat Modeling
- Module 2 introduction
- Analysis of competing hypotheses (ACH)
- Red teaming
- Scenario modeling
Attribution Frameworks and Challenges
- Attribution frameworks
- Attribution challenges
- Attribution case study examples
Intelligence Confidence and Enterprise Risk Modeling
- Intelligence confidence language
- Threat modeling for enterprise risk
- Threat model design using NIST 800-30 or STRIDE
Advanced Collection and Analysis
- Module 3 introduction
- Collection planning and source prioritization
- Malware, tooling, and TTP analysis
- Campaign correlation and actor attribution
Structured Analysis and Strategic Context
- Structured analytic techniques (SATs)
- Threat modeling for strategic context
- Attribution with intelligence confidence
Tools and Technology Integration
- Threat intelligence tools and enrichment
- Graph analytics deep dive
Strategic Intelligence Communication
- Module 4 introduction
- Threat intelligence for decision-makers
- Tools for strategic intelligence analysis
- Intelligence reporting structures
Audience-Focused Communication
- Effective communication techniques
- Stakeholder-oriented reporting
- Report examples
Professional Intelligence Writing
- Intelligence writing principles and best practices
- Communicating uncertainty and confidence
- Automation and collaboration tools in reporting
- Course wrap-up