Intelligence-Led Security: A Leadership Guide to Cyber Threat Intelligence
About this book
Cyber threats are no longer just an IT issue—they are a business risk. Senior leaders and CISOs must make strategic security decisions based on real intelligence, not just react to the latest breach. Intelligence-Led Security is a practical guide for leadership teams, explaining why threat intelligence is essential and how to integrate it into security strategy, risk management, and investment decisions.What This Book CoversWhy Threat Intelligence is a Leadership IssueExplains how cyber threats impact business objectives, regulatory compliance, and reputation.Shows why intelligence-led security helps leaders move from reactive defence to proactive decision-making.Understanding Threat Intelligence in a Business ContextDefines the key types of Tactical, Operational, and Strategic.Provides real-world examples of how intelligence can guide risk management and security strategy.Building an Intelligence-Driven Security StrategyA step-by-step approach to integrating intelligence into security operations.How to align intelligence with business goals, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements.Threat Intelligence in Case Studies & ExamplesHow intelligence has prevented breaches, reduced risk exposure, and informed major security investments.A structured approach to assessing and improving an organisation’s intelligence maturity.Investing in the Right Intelligence CapabilitiesGuidance on choosing intelligence platforms, partnerships, and teams.Cost vs. value analysis of different intelligence sources and technologies.Who Should Read This Book?CISOs and security leaders looking to integrate intelligence into strategic security planning.Senior executives and board members who need to understand how intelligence impacts business risk and investment decisions.Risk and compliance teams seeking to use intelligence for proactive risk management.This book provides clear, actionable insights with real-world examples, making threat intelligence accessible to leadership teams—without drowning them in technical jargon.The future of cyber security is intelligence-led. This book shows you how to get there.