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Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques

Starweaver

Advanced Threat Intelligence Techniques

Mark Peters
Hector Sandoval

Instructors: Mark Peters

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze threat intelligence by defining requirements, applying frameworks, and modeling adversaries to produce decision-relevant intelligence.

  • Apply collection and processing to gather, filter, and normalize threat data from multiple sources while accounting for quality, bias, and relevance.

  • Evaluate adversary behavior and attribution by applying analytic techniques, mapping TTPs to frameworks, and communicating confidence levels.

  • Create threat intelligence outcomes by integrating into defensive workflows, evaluating effectiveness, and applying AI capabilities responsibly.

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March 2026

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module establishes the foundational tradecraft of threat intelligence by defining intelligence as a decision-enabling discipline, not a collection of data or tools. Learners explore how intelligence requirements are shaped, how analytic frameworks support structured thinking, and why modeling adversaries and systems is essential for producing actionable insight. Emphasis is placed on analytic rigor, stakeholder alignment, and managing uncertainty—skills that separate mature intelligence programs from reactive reporting functions. By the end of this module, learners will understand how to structure intelligence problems that support real operational and strategic decisions.

What's included

11 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

This module focuses on how threat intelligence teams collect, process, and normalize data in ways that support analytic judgment rather than overwhelm it. Learners examine open-source intelligence, malware-derived data, and large-scale datasets, with emphasis on source evaluation, signal filtering, and bias management. The module highlights the tradeoffs between speed, depth, and reliability, and demonstrates how improper processing can distort downstream analysis. By the end of this module, learners will understand how disciplined collection and processing create the conditions for credible intelligence assessment.

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module focuses on how threat intelligence teams analyze collected data and assess attribution with discipline and confidence. Learners apply structured analytic techniques to evaluate adversary behaviour, map TTPs, and distinguish evidence from assumptions. The module emphasizes probabilistic reasoning, confidence levels, and analytic transparency—particularly where attribution carries operational or strategic risk. By the end of this module, learners will be able to produce defensible intelligence judgments that withstand scrutiny from both technical and executive stakeholders.

What's included

10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts

This module focuses on turning threat intelligence into measurable, operational impact across detection, response, and decision-making workflows. Learners examine how intelligence informs threat hunting, defensive architecture, and program governance while navigating legal, ethical, and organizational constraints. The module emphasizes effectiveness over activity, teaching learners how to measure success, identify gaps, and communicate value to stakeholders. By the end of this module, learners will be prepared to integrate intelligence into real operational environments and continuously evolve their intelligence programs.

What's included

11 videos1 reading1 assignment2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

Instructors

Mark Peters
8 Courses 716 learners

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