Threat Intelligence and Sources

Question 1

Property of an intelligence source that ensures it is up-to-date.

Answer 1

Timeliness

Question 2

Property of an intelligence source that ensures it matches the use cases intended for it.

Answer 2

Relevancy

Question 3

Property of an intelligence source that ensures it produces effective results.

Answer 3

Accuracy

Question 4

Property of an intelligence source that ensures it produces qualified statements about reliability.

Answer 4

Confidence Levels

Question 5

Threat intelligence that is provided as a commercial service offering, where access to updates and research is subject to a subscription fee.

Answer 5

Proprietary

Question 6

Data that is derived from the provider’s own research and analysis efforts, such as data from honeynets that they operate, plus anonymous information mined from its customers’ systems.

Answer 6

Closed-Source

Question 7

Data that available to use without subscription, which may include threat feeds similar to the commercial provider and may contain reputation lists and malware signature databases.

Answer 7

Open-Source

Question 8

Methods of obtaining information about a person or organization through public records, websites, and social media.

Answer 8

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)