The evolved threat intelligence lifecycle emphasizes aligning intel with business risks and stakeholder priorities through planning and direction, followed by collecting data from paid, open source, shared, and internal feeds into a unified repository. Processing uses automation and crowdsourced analytics to enrich raw data, leading to analysis and production where insights are generated by combining human and machine intelligence. Dissemination integrates intelligence into operational, tactical, and strategic workflows, enabling leadership with actionable reports and supporting prevention, detection, and response. Feedback closes the loop, validating performance and refining future cycles.

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