Episode 63 — Exchange intelligence using standards that travel
To achieve the speed and scale required for modern defense, intelligence must be exchanged using universal technical standards that allow disparate security tools to communicate without manual translation. This episode focuses on the implementation of the STIX (Structured Threat Information Expression) and TAXII (Trusted Automated Exchange of Intelligence Information) protocols, which serve as the "lingua franca" of the threat intelligence community. We explain how STIX provides a machine-readable way to describe the relationships between actors, campaigns, and indicators, while TAXII serves as the transport mechanism to move that data across the network. For the GCTI exam, you must understand the "object-oriented" nature of these standards and how they enable automated ingestion and blocking at the network perimeter. Practical application involves verifying that your threat intelligence platform and defensive sensors support the latest versions of these standards to ensure maximum interoperability with external partners. By using standards that travel, you remove the technical friction from the sharing process and enable a truly machine-speed response to emerging threats. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
