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INTEGRATING CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE WITHIN COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES: A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCED SECURITY POSTURE
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Cybersecurity and Digital Defense Research Unit, American University in Cairo, Egypt Prof.
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School of Business and Information Technology, Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain
Abstract
Commercial organizations face an increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyber threat landscape, characterized by advanced persistent threats (APTs) and rapidly evolving attack methodologies. Traditional reactive cybersecurity measures, while necessary, are often insufficient against these dynamic challenges. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) offers a proactive approach by providing actionable insights into adversaries, their motivations, capabilities, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This article proposes a strategic framework for the effective adoption and integration of CTI within commercial enterprises, structured around the IMRaD format. It examines the multifaceted nature of CTI, its lifecycle, and the critical organizational, technological, and cultural factors influencing its successful implementation. By detailing methodologies for acquiring, analyzing, and operationalizing CTI, this paper highlights its potential to significantly enhance an organization's security posture, improve incident response capabilities, and foster a more intelligence-driven defense. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic, adaptive approach to CTI, acknowledging both its transformative potential and the challenges in its full realization within existing organizational structures.
Keywords
Cyber threat intelligence (CTI),
enterprise cybersecurity,
security posture,
threat mitigation
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