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Threat Intelligence
Essentials (T|IE)

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Course Overview

The Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) course provides a comprehensive foundation in threat intelligence concepts and tools. It covers essential topics such as the cyber threat landscape, types of threat intelligence, data collection methods, and analysis techniques. Through practical lab exercises and real-world challenges, participants gain hands-on experience crucial for a career as a threat intelligence analyst.

Course Objective

The primary objective of the T|IE course is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to:

Understand fundamental threat intelligence terminology and its role in cybersecurity.

Comprehend the cyber threat landscape, including emerging trends and challenges.

Identify and evaluate different types of threat intelligence.

Collect and analyze threat data from various sources.

Utilize Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) effectively.

Conduct threat hunting and detection activities.

Share and collaborate on threat intelligence.

Integrate threat intelligence into incident response processes.

Stay informed about future trends and engage in continuous learning.

Target ​Audience

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to start a career in threat intelligence, including:

Students, graduates, and professionals with little or no work experience.

Career starters and changers interested in cybersecurity and threat intelligence roles.

IT professionals, system administrators, cybersecurity administrators, engineers, and architects aiming to enhance their threat intelligence skills.

No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is required.

No prior IT or cybersecurity experience is required

Course Duration

The T|IE course offers
  • Over 18 hours of premium self-paced video training.
  • 5 practical lab exercises in a simulated environment.
  • 900+ pages of e-courseware.
Learners have year-long access to courseware and six months of lab access, allowing for flexible and self-paced learning.

Fundamental principles and terminology, highlighting the role of intelligence in cybersecurity and various maturity models.

Techniques for analysing collected data to produce actionable threat intelligence insights.

Exploration of different threat intelligence types—strategic, operational, tactical, and technical—and their specific use cases.

Strategies for proactively searching for threats within networks and systems to detect potential security incidents.

Examination of current cybersecurity threats, emerging trends, and the impact of threat actors on society.

Best practices for sharing threat intelligence and collaborating with peers to enhance collective security.

Methods for acquiring threat intelligence from reputable sources, including Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering techniques.

Integration of threat intelligence into incident response processes to improve detection and remediation efforts.

Overview of platforms used to aggregate, analyse, and share threat intelligence effectively.

Insights into emerging trends in threat intelligence and the importance of ongoing education in this evolving field.

Course Outcome

Upon completing the T|IE course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand and apply fundamental threat intelligence concepts.
  • Identify and analyse various cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Collect, evaluate, and utilize threat data from multiple sources.
  • Employ Threat Intelligence Platforms for analysis and sharing.
  • Conduct effective threat hunting and detection activities.
  • Integrate threat intelligence into incident response and collaborate on intelligence sharing.
  • Stay informed about future trends and engage in continuous professional development.

Exam Format

Exam Code

:   112-57

Number of Questions

:   75

Duration

:   2 hours

Test Format

:   Multiple Choice

Passing Score

:   70%

Certification

:   Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE)

Validity

:   3 years from the date of certification.

By completing this course and passing the examination, individuals will earn the Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) certification, validating their foundational skills in threat intelligence and cybersecurity.​