Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 97

Which of the following threat intelligence helps cyber security professionals such as security operations managers, network operations center and incident responders to understand how the adversaries are expected to perform the attack on the organization, and the technical capabilities and goals of the attackers along with the attack vectors?

Answer options

• A. Analytical Threat Intelligence
• B. Operational Threat Intelligence
• C. Strategic Threat Intelligence
• D. Tactical Threat Intelligence

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Tactical Threat Intelligence provides detailed insights into the methods and techniques that adversaries are likely to use during an attack, which is crucial for cybersecurity professionals. The other types of threat intelligence—Analytical, Operational, and Strategic—offer broader perspectives but do not specifically focus on the immediate tactics and attack vectors employed by attackers.