Threat Intelligence and Malware Analysis for Defenders
Threat Intelligence and Malware Analysis for Defenders Threat intelligence and malware analysis help defenders understand threats, prioritize alerts, and act quickly. By turning scattered clues into a clear story, security teams can block attacks before they cause harm. This sounds simple, but it works best with a steady, repeatable process and practical tools. To work well, maintain a simple, repeatable workflow: Collect signals from open sources, vendor feeds, and your own telemetry. Enrich data with context: time, actor, targets, geography. Analyze for patterns and map findings to MITRE ATT&CK techniques; rate risk clearly. Share and apply: update detections, adjust playbooks, and alert teams when needed. Malware analysis basics help you translate raw files into actionable indicators. Static analysis looks at files without running them: strings, packers, imports, and headers. Dynamic analysis runs in a sandbox to observe behavior: created processes, network calls, file writes, and registry changes. Record indicators of compromise such as file hashes, domains, IPs, and altered settings. Map observed actions to ATT&CK categories like Initial Access, Execution, Persistence, and Command and Control to keep your team aligned with real-world tactics. ...