Course Outline

Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) for Government

  • Definition and importance of CTI in the context of government operations
  • Types of Cyber Threat Intelligence: Tactical, Operational, Strategic, Technical
  • Key concepts and terminologies relevant to government agencies
  • Understanding different types of cyber threats (malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.) in the public sector
  • Historical perspective on cyber threats and attacks affecting government entities
  • Current trends in the cyber threat landscape for government organizations
  • Stages of the intelligence lifecycle within a governmental framework

Data Collection Methods for Government

  • Sources of intelligence data (open source, dark web, internal sources) suitable for government use
  • Techniques for data collection aligned with public sector workflows
  • Tools and technologies used in data collection for government agencies

Data Processing and Enrichment for Government

  • Data processing techniques tailored to government needs
  • Data normalization and enrichment methods for governmental data sets
  • Automating data processing with tools designed for government use

Intelligence Analysis Techniques for Government

  • Analytical methodologies: link analysis, trend analysis, behavioral analysis suitable for government intelligence
  • Tools for intelligence analysis aligned with public sector requirements
  • Practical exercises on data analysis specific to government scenarios

Introduction to Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) for Government

  • Overview of popular TIPs (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect, Anomali) suitable for government use
  • Key features and functionalities of TIPs tailored to governmental needs
  • Integration of TIPs with other security tools in a government environment

Hands-On with Threat Intelligence Platforms for Government

  • Practical session on setting up and using a TIP within a government agency
  • Data ingestion and correlation techniques for governmental data sets
  • Customizing alerts and reports to meet government standards

Automation in Threat Intelligence for Government

  • Importance of automation in CTI for enhancing government security operations
  • Tools and techniques for automating threat intelligence processes within government agencies
  • Practical exercises on automation scripts designed for government use

Importance of Information Sharing for Government

  • Benefits and challenges of sharing threat intelligence among government entities
  • Models and frameworks for information sharing (e.g., STIX/TAXII, OpenC2) suitable for government agencies

Building an Information Sharing Community for Government

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

Collaborative Threat Intelligence Exercises for Government

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

Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques for Government

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

Case Studies of Cyber Attacks for Government

  • Detailed analysis of notable cyber attacks affecting government entities
  • Lessons learned and intelligence insights applicable to government operations
  • Practical exercises on developing intelligence reports for government use

Developing a CTI Program for Government

  • Steps to build and mature a CTI program within a governmental framework
  • Metrics and KPIs for measuring CTI effectiveness in government agencies

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices for government
  • Understanding of 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 within governmental organizations
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