Threat Intelligence and Malware Analysis for Defenders
Threat Intelligence and Malware Analysis for Defenders Threat intelligence helps defenders turn raw data into actionable context. Malware analysis reveals the inner workings of malicious software, from stealthy load behavior to post-infection actions. When you combine both, you gain a practical toolkit to protect devices, users, and networks. This article shares a straightforward approach to align malware analysis with threat intelligence, without overwhelming your team. Begin with a simple, repeatable workflow. Collect artifacts from each incident, map findings to MITRE ATT&CK, and cross-check indicators against trusted feeds. Create brief, clear summaries for the SOC: what happened, why it matters, and what to watch for next. Ground indicators in observable behavior, not just file names or user IDs. ...