Applied Cyber Threat Intelligence: From Detection to Disruption
About this ebook
Covering the full CTI lifecycle from intelligence collection and analysis to adversary attribution and takedown, the book offers step-by-step walkthroughs of key tools such as Sysmon-Modular, DeTT&CT, OSSEM, and VirusTotal. Readers will learn how to conduct static and dynamic malware analysis, apply threat frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Diamond Model to perform real-world investigations across surface, deep, and dark web environments.
Designed for both classroom use and professional upskilling, the book includes case studies and lab exercises. Whether you're preparing for a cybersecurity role or enhancing your current capabilities, this book equips you with the analytical mindset, technical skills, and practical tools to proactively detect, understand, and respond to cyber threats with confidence and precision.
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About the author
Dr Akashdeep Bhardwaj is working as Professor & Director for the Center of Cybersecurity at UPES, Dehradun, and is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Global Cybersecurity Association (GCA). An eminent IT industry expert with around 30 years of experience in areas such as cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT operations, Dr Akashdeep mentors graduate, masters’, and doctoral students and leads several projects.
Dr Akashdeep is a postdoctoral researcher from Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia; holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UPES Dehradun; a master’s in business administration; and an engineering degree in Computer Science from Pune University. Dr Akashdeep has published over 180 research works including copyrights, patents, and research manuscripts published SCI/WoS/Scopus indexed in highly referred international journals, as well as authored and edited several books and chapters.
Dr Akashdeep worked as a technology leader for several multinational organizations during his time in the IT industry. Dr Akashdeep has expertise in multiple cyber domains, including open-source intelligence, cyber threat intelligence, malware analysis, compliance, web/network/data security, and is certified in several industry certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, EC-Council, and VMware technologies.
