Summary
This white paper discusses the evolution of Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and its significance in both government and private sectors. It defines CTI as actionable knowledge about threats, addressing key questions related to threat identification, impact assessment, and recommended actions. The document categorizes threat intelligence into four types: technical, tactical, operational, and strategic, each serving different audiences and use cases. It outlines the Intelligence Lifecycle, which consists of six steps: Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing, Analysis, Dissemination, and Feedback. The paper emphasizes the importance of quality threat intelligence, which relies on completeness, accuracy, relevance, and timeliness (CART). It highlights that effective intelligence production requires human analysts and that organizations must understand their unique environments to leverage intelligence effectively. The paper aims to enhance understanding of how CTI can improve cybersecurity strategies and decision-making processes.
