Operational Cyber Threat Intelligence Course (ADL 230)

This e-Learning course is a mandatory e-learning module of the residential Operational Cyber Threat Intelligence course. The aim of this course to provide knowledge to fill the gap between the technical level and the operational level that is responsible for planning cyber activities, and this way establish a common basis of knowledge for the students attending the residential part of the course, where the students who earned the certificate for this module can continue their studies.

This course is open to all individuals from Sponsoring Nations, Contributing Participants and NATO; and it can be accessed through the NATO e-Learning Joint Advanced Distributed Learning Portal. Once registered, users may access the course by navigating to the ‘CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE (COE’s)’ -> ‘Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence’ -> ‘ADL 230 Operational Cyber Threat Intelligence Course ‘ course listing.

Learning Objectives

The following topics will be covered during the course:

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Cycle
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Sources
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Tools
  • Actionable Intelligence and Threat Hunting
  • Operational Security
  • Sharing Threat Information
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Program

Target Audience
The course has been designed for J2, J3, J5, J6 staff members, branch heads, RRT/CERT members, Cyber Threat Analysts, mediators between Tech Level and Operational level..

Prerequisites:

  • The Integration of Cyber Considerations into Operational Planning e-Learning course (ADL 375) is recommended for the students of the course.
  • English language skill comparable to STANAG 6001, 3.3.3.2.
  • Basic knowledge of Windows and Linux, TCP/IP stack, social media, virtualisation product and good understanding of technical cyber vocabulary and means.

Module certificate:

It is necessary when applying for the residential part of the course and you can download it once you successfully finish the final test of the module. When you register for the residential part of the course please email it to: [email protected]