Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE)

Course Overview

The Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) course provides foundational knowledge in threat intelligence concepts, helping learners understand how intelligence is collected, analysed, and applied to mitigate cyber threats. Designed for individuals new to cybersecurity, this course covers key topics such as threat intelligence lifecycles, attack vectors, data collection methods, open-source intelligence (OSINT), threat hunting, and incident response.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone who uses cloud-based services in their daily work or personal life and wants to gain a foundational understanding of cloud security principles. It is particularly beneficial for:

• School students, graduates, professionals, career starters and changers
• IT and Cybersecurity professionals,
• System Administrators, Cloud Administrators, Cybersecurity Administrators, Engineers, and Architects
• Individuals transitioning into cybersecurity

What You'll Learn

The Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) course will equip you with the fundamental skills to collect, analyse, and apply threat intelligence effectively. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to:

• Understand threat intelligence fundamentals, terminology, and key frameworks
• Differentiate between strategic, operational, tactical, and technical threat intelligence
• Analyse cyber threats, threat actors, and attack vectors
• Collect and evaluate intelligence from OSINT, HUMINT, and other sources
• Implement Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and automation tools
• Perform threat hunting and detection using intelligence-driven approaches
• Integrate threat intelligence with risk management, compliance, and incident response
• Conduct threat sharing and collaboration across organisations

What you need to know

The Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE) training program equips students with key cybersecurity skills, enabling them to identify and analyse security threats, apply intelligence frameworks, and improve an organisation’s security posture. This course provides a structured approach to intelligence gathering, cyber threat analysis, data collection, and incident response, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience through labs and CTF exercises.

Through real-world scenarios, students will develop the ability to collect intelligence, detect cyber threats, and apply industry-standard cybersecurity practices.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build practical threat intelligence skills and gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity intelligence and analysis.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered through self-paced, online learning, featuring expert-led video lessons, hands-on labs, and a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge to reinforce cyber threat analysis techniques.

Course Duration

Students receive 12 months of access to course materials and 6 months of access to labs, allowing flexible study and real-world application of skills.

About the Exam

This exam assesses your understanding of threat intelligence principles, cyber threat landscapes, intelligence frameworks, OSINT collection, and intelligence-driven security operations. It evaluates your ability to collect, analyse, and apply intelligence to mitigate cyber risks effectively.

Exam Details:

• Exam Title: Threat Intelligence Essentials (T|IE)
• Exam Code: 112-57
• Number of Questions: 75
• Test Duration: 2 hours
• Test Format: Multiple-choice
• Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal

This exam assesses your understanding of cyber security threats, safe computing practices, and data protection strategies covered in the course.

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 13 years old to attend the training or attempt the T|IE exam.

• Candidates Under 13: Individuals younger than 13 are not eligible to participate in the training or exam unless they provide:

  • A written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • A supporting letter from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.

These policies ensure that participants have the appropriate consent and institutional support to undertake the certification.

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Module 1: Introduction to Threat Intelligence

• Module 2: Types of Threat Intelligence

• Module 3: Cyber Threat Landscape

• Module 4: Data Collection and Sources of Threat Intelligence

• Module 5: Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)

• Module 6: Threat Intelligence Analysis

• Module 7: Threat Hunting and Detection

• Module 8: Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration

• Module 9: Threat Intelligence in Incident Response

• Module 10: Future Trends and Continuous Learning