Course Outline

Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

  • Definition and significance of CTI in protecting government systems
  • Types of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Tactical, Operational, Strategic, Technical
  • Key concepts and terminologies relevant for government operations
  • Understanding various types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.)
  • Historical context of cyber threats and attacks affecting public sector entities
  • Current trends in the cyber threat landscape for government agencies
  • Stages of the intelligence lifecycle specific to government operations

Data Collection Methods

  • Sources of intelligence data (open source, dark web, internal sources) for government use
  • Techniques for data collection tailored to public sector needs
  • Tools and technologies used in data collection for government agencies

Data Processing and Enrichment

  • Data processing techniques suitable for government operations
  • Data normalization and enrichment processes for enhancing government intelligence
  • Automating data processing with tools designed for government use

Intelligence Analysis Techniques

  • Analytical methodologies: link analysis, trend analysis, behavioral analysis for government applications
  • Tools for intelligence analysis optimized for public sector operations
  • Practical exercises on data analysis specific to government scenarios

Introduction to Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

  • Overview of popular TIPs (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect, Anomali) suitable for government agencies
  • Key features and functionalities of TIPs for government use
  • Integration of TIPs with other security tools in the public sector

Hands-On with Threat Intelligence Platforms

  • Practical session on setting up and using a TIP for government operations
  • Data ingestion and correlation techniques for government agencies
  • Customizing alerts and reports for government needs

Automation in Threat Intelligence

  • Importance of automation in CTI for enhancing government cybersecurity
  • Tools and techniques for automating threat intelligence processes for government use
  • Practical exercises on automation scripts tailored to public sector requirements

Importance of Information Sharing

  • Benefits and challenges of sharing threat intelligence in the public sector
  • Models and frameworks for information sharing (e.g., STIX/TAXII, OpenC2) for government agencies

Building an Information Sharing Community

  • Best practices for establishing a sharing community within government entities
  • Legal and ethical considerations in government information sharing
  • Case studies of successful information-sharing initiatives in the public sector

Collaborative Threat Intelligence Exercises

  • Conducting joint threat analysis for government agencies
  • Role-playing scenarios for intelligence sharing within the public sector
  • Developing strategies for effective collaboration among government entities

Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques

  • Use of machine learning and AI in CTI for government applications
  • Advanced threat-hunting techniques tailored to government needs
  • Emerging trends in CTI relevant to the public sector

Case Studies of Cyber Attacks

  • Detailed analysis of notable cyber attacks affecting government systems
  • Lessons learned and intelligence insights for improving government cybersecurity
  • Practical exercises on developing intelligence reports for government use

Developing a CTI Program

  • Steps to build and mature a CTI program within government agencies
  • Metrics and KPIs for measuring the effectiveness of CTI programs in the public sector

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices for government
  • Familiarity with network and information security concepts
  • Experience with IT systems and infrastructure

Audience

  • Cybersecurity professionals in the public sector
  • IT security analysts for government agencies
  • Security operations center (SOC) staff for government entities
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