The CTI Dispatch: My Journey as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Publisher

Published on January 20, 2024

Introduction

In June 2025, I launched The CTI Dispatch, my own publication dedicated to curating and analyzing the most impactful cyber threat intelligence news. This venture represents the culmination of my 5+ years in cybersecurity, combining my expertise in threat intelligence with my passion for technical writing.

The Vision Behind The CTI Dispatch

The idea for The CTI Dispatch emerged from my experience delivering weekly threat intelligence newsletters to clients and stakeholders at VerSprite Cybersecurity. I realized there was a need for a publication that could:

• Curate high-quality CTI content from multiple sources
• Provide strategic analysis of emerging threats
• Bridge the gap between technical details and executive decision-making
• Share insights from real-world incident response and threat hunting

Weekly Editions: What We Cover

Each weekly edition of The CTI Dispatch includes:

1. Threat Landscape Overview

• Analysis of active threat campaigns
• Emerging attack vectors and techniques
• Geographic and industry-specific threat trends

2. APT Group Activity

• Recent activities from known advanced persistent threat groups
• Attribution analysis and threat actor profiling
• TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) mapping to MITRE ATT&CK

3. Vulnerability Intelligence

• Critical vulnerabilities and their exploitation
• Patch management recommendations
• Zero-day discoveries and their impact

4. Industry-Specific Threats

• Sector-specific threat intelligence
• Regulatory compliance implications
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

5. Tools and Techniques

• New threat hunting methodologies
• SIEM/SOAR optimization tips
• Malware analysis insights

Special Bulletins: High-Impact Events

When major cybersecurity events occur, The CTI Dispatch publishes special bulletins that provide:

• Immediate threat assessment
• Impact analysis for different industries
• Response recommendations
• IOC (Indicators of Compromise) sharing
• Lessons learned from similar incidents

The Writing Process

Creating each edition involves:

# Example: Threat Intelligence Workflow
def create_weekly_edition():
    # 1. Source Collection
    sources = [
        "Security vendor reports",
        "Government advisories", 
        "Open source intelligence",
        "Dark web monitoring",
        "Industry threat feeds"
    ]
    
    # 2. Content Curation
    curated_content = filter_relevant_threats(sources)
    
    # 3. Analysis and Context
    analyzed_content = add_strategic_context(curated_content)
    
    # 4. Executive Summary
    summary = create_executive_summary(analyzed_content)
    
    # 5. Publication
    publish_edition(summary, analyzed_content)

Key Success Metrics

Since launching The CTI Dispatch, I’ve achieved:

• Consistent weekly publication schedule
• Growing readership across cybersecurity professionals
• Positive feedback from industry leaders
• Recognition as a thought leader in CTI

Lessons Learned

Content Strategy

• Quality over quantity: Each piece must provide actionable value
• Timeliness matters: Rapid publication of high-impact events
• Accessibility: Technical content written for diverse audiences

Technical Challenges

• Information overload: Filtering signal from noise
• Attribution accuracy: Ensuring reliable threat actor identification
• Balancing detail: Technical depth vs. strategic overview

Audience Engagement

• Feedback loops: Incorporating reader suggestions
• Community building: Engaging with the broader CTI community
• Continuous improvement: Evolving based on industry needs

Future Plans

The CTI Dispatch is evolving to include:

1. Interactive Threat Maps

• Real-time visualization of threat activity
• Geographic distribution of attacks
• Industry-specific threat heat maps

2. Expert Interviews

• Conversations with leading cybersecurity professionals
• Insights from incident responders
• Perspectives from threat hunters

3. Training Resources

• CTI methodology guides
• Threat hunting playbooks
• Tool tutorials and best practices

4. Community Features

• Reader discussion forums
• Threat sharing platforms
• Collaborative analysis projects

Impact on the Industry

The CTI Dispatch has contributed to:

• Knowledge sharing across the cybersecurity community
• Improved threat awareness among security professionals
• Enhanced incident response capabilities
• Strategic decision-making support for security leaders

Personal Growth

Publishing The CTI Dispatch has enhanced my skills in:

• Strategic thinking: Understanding broader threat landscapes
• Communication: Translating technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Research: Deep diving into emerging threats and trends
• Networking: Building relationships with industry experts

Conclusion

The CTI Dispatch represents more than just a publication—it’s a platform for advancing the field of cyber threat intelligence. By curating, analyzing, and sharing threat intelligence, I aim to contribute to a more secure digital world.

The journey from SOC analyst to CTI publisher has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m excited to continue evolving this platform to meet the changing needs of the cybersecurity community.

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For weekly threat intelligence insights, follow The CTI Dispatch on Medium and connect with me on LinkedIn and Twitter.