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For those looking to deepen their understanding of threat intelligence, the following resources provide valuable insights, frameworks, and tools for cybersecurity professionals.

Official Threat Intelligence Frameworks#

MITRE ATT&CK – A globally recognized knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
MITRE D3FEND – A framework complementing ATT&CK, focusing on defensive cybersecurity strategies.
Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain – A widely used model for understanding cyber intrusion steps.
FIRST Threat Intelligence Sharing – The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) providing best practices for sharing threat intelligence.

Government and National Cybersecurity Agencies#

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – U.S. government agency providing real-time cyber threat updates and mitigation strategies.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – NIST’s guidelines on incorporating threat intelligence into cybersecurity.
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) – The EU's cybersecurity authority offering reports, best practices, and threat intelligence.
UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – Provides cybersecurity advice, threat alerts, and industry best practices.
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) – Offers threat intelligence updates and security guidance for Australian organizations.

Threat Intelligence Platforms and Feeds#

MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) – Open-source platform for sharing structured threat intelligence.
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) – Community-driven threat intelligence sharing platform.
VirusTotal – Service analyzing suspicious files, URLs, and domains for malware detection.
AbuseIPDB – Community-driven database of malicious IP addresses.
URLhaus – A repository of malicious URLs used in malware distribution.
PhishTank – Database of reported phishing URLs.
ThreatMiner – A comprehensive platform aggregating threat intelligence sources.

Cyber Threat Research and Reports#

FireEye Threat Intelligence – Detailed threat intelligence reports and analysis from Mandiant (FireEye).
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 – Research-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence.
CrowdStrike Intelligence Reports – Regular insights into adversary tactics and global threat trends.
Cisco Talos – Blog and reports on evolving cyber threats and mitigation strategies.
Kaspersky Threat Intelligence Portal – Kaspersky’s platform for real-time threat intelligence.
IBM X-Force Exchange – IBM’s threat intelligence database and research reports.

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Tools & Resources#

OSINT Framework – A collection of free OSINT tools and resources.
Shodan – A search engine for internet-connected devices, useful for cyber threat research.
Censys – Another reconnaissance tool providing insight into exposed systems and networks.
Have I Been Pwned – A service to check if email credentials have been exposed in data breaches.
Cyber Crime Tracker – Tracks botnets, malware, and cybercriminal activities.

ISACs (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers) – Sector-specific cybersecurity threat-sharing organizations.
ThreatConnect – A collaborative threat intelligence platform.
Reddit Cybersecurity Community – A community for cybersecurity discussions and news.
Dark Reading – Cybersecurity news, threat intelligence, and expert insights.
BleepingComputer – A cybersecurity-focused news and forum site for emerging threats.

Conclusion#

By leveraging these resources, security professionals and organizations can stay ahead of cyber threats, enhance incident response capabilities, and build a more resilient cybersecurity posture. Engaging with threat intelligence feeds, sharing platforms, and cybersecurity communities will help in early detection and mitigation of evolving cyber risks.

For more information on threat intelligence best practices, refer to: - SANS Threat Intelligence Handbook - CISA Threat Intel Publications