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Cyber threat intelligence is the latest evolution in traditional intelligence tradecraft and espionage — a discipline dating back to ancient times. To understand how the current threats you face have come to be, you must explore the history of cyber threat intelligence.
This guide aims to give you a quick overview of the significant historical events that led to the formation of cyber threat intelligence in the modern era. It covers the evolution of intelligence from antiquity to the Cold War, how the digital age affected intelligence work, and the current threat landscape.
The guide concludes with a breakdown of the threats dominating modern cyberspace and how cyber threat intelligence is pivotal to combating them. Let’s jump in!
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The Origins of Cyber Threat Intelligence
Intelligence can be defined as “knowledge and foreknowledge of the world around us — the prelude to decision and action…” (CIA). Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating this knowledge makes it valuable in supporting decision-making in security, warfare, and governance.
