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CTI Best practices

Comprehensive guide to best practices for effective and secure implementation of Cyber Threat Intelligence in your organization.

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Best practice categories

Master the four essential domains for successful, secure and standards-compliant CTI implementation.

Data management

3 essential practices
Category 1/4

Data classification

Critical
1

Classify data according to sensitivity (TLP)

Expert Tips:

  • Use Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)
  • Define clear access levels
  • Document classifications

Encryption and security

Critical
2

Protect sensitive data through encryption

Expert Tips:

  • Encrypt data at rest and in transit
  • Use robust algorithms
  • Manage encryption keys

Backup and archiving

High
3

Implement a robust backup strategy

Expert Tips:

  • Regular and tested backups
  • Secure archiving of historical data
  • Documented recovery plans

Sharing and collaboration

2 essential practices
Category 2/4

Responsible sharing

Critical
1

Share intelligence securely

Expert Tips:

  • Respect TLP restrictions
  • Verify recipient identity
  • Use secure channels

Cross-team collaboration

High
2

Facilitate collaborative work

Expert Tips:

  • Define clear workflows
  • Use collaborative tools
  • Document processes

Quality and validation

2 essential practices
Category 3/4

Source validation

Critical
1

Verify reliability of information

Expert Tips:

  • Evaluate source credibility
  • Cross-reference information
  • Document provenance

Quality control

High
2

Ensure analysis quality

Expert Tips:

  • Peer review process
  • Expert validation
  • Quality metrics

Compliance and ethics

2 essential practices
Category 4/4

Regulatory compliance

Critical
1

Comply with applicable regulations

Expert Tips:

  • GDPR/CCPA compliance
  • Respect local laws
  • Regular audits

Professional ethics

High
2

Maintain ethical standards

Expert Tips:

  • Clear code of conduct
  • Continuous training
  • Report violations
CTI Process

Recommended workflows

Three essential workflows to structure your end-to-end CTI process, from collection to operational action.

1

Intelligence collection

4 key steps

  1. 1
    Identify needs
  2. 2
    Select sources
  3. 3
    Automated/manual collection
  4. 4
    Initial validation
Process Collection
2

Analysis and enrichment

4 key steps

  1. 1
    Process raw data
  2. 2
    Correlation and analysis
  3. 3
    Contextual enrichment
  4. 4
    Validate results
Process Analysis
3

Dissemination and action

4 key steps

  1. 1
    Format for audience
  2. 2
    Classify and mark
  3. 3
    Secure distribution
  4. 4
    Track actions
Process Action
CTI Foundations

Core principles

Four essential pillars that form the foundation of an effective and sustainable CTI strategy in your organization.

Transparence

Principle 1/4

Maintenez la transparence dans vos processus, sources et méthodes pour faciliter la validation et la confiance.

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Automatisation

Principle 2/4

Automatisez les tâches répétitives pour améliorer l'efficacité et réduire les erreurs humaines.

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Réactivité

Principle 3/4

Réagissez rapidement aux nouvelles menaces avec des processus d'escalade et de réponse bien définis.

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Documentation

Principle 4/4

Documentez tous les processus, décisions et analyses pour faciliter la continuité et l'amélioration.

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Interactive OPSEC Checklist

Verify that you comply with all operational security best practices for your CTI activities.

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