The intelligence cycle is a six-step process that ThreatConnect streamlines with platform capabilities to transform raw data into actionable intelligence. It begins with planning and direction, where requirements are set and strategies defined, followed by collection from OSINT, premium feeds, and internal data. Processing and exploitation convert raw data into usable formats through enrichment, automation, and contextualization. Analysis and production integrate and evaluate information to create finished intelligence. Integration and dissemination ensure delivery to consumers, while evaluation and feedback refine the cycle by measuring effectiveness and incorporating insights.

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