Threat Intelligence

Question 1

Threat intelligence

Answer 1

refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information about potential or existing threats to an organization’s cybersecurity.

Question 2

Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Answer 2

the process of collecting and analyzing publicly available information from a variety of sources to gain insights that can inform decision-making, security assessments, and threat analysis

Question 3

Proprietary/ third-party intelligence

Answer 3

Proprietary intelligence is information that is collected, analyzed, and maintained internally by an organization

Third-party intelligence is information gathered and offered by external sources, including cybersecurity firms, threat intelligence providers, and open-source intelligence (OSINT)

Question 4

Information-sharing organization

Answer 4

are entities that facilitate the exchange of information related to security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices among various stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations

Question 5

Dark web intelligence

Answer 5

refers to the collection and analysis of information obtained from the dark web, which is a part of the internet not indexed by traditional search engines and requires specific software (like Tor) to access