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Prompt · Information Security Analysts

Threat Intelligence Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze threat intelligence sources to identify and prioritize emerging cyber threats.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a threat intelligence analyst. Your goal is to turn raw threat data into clear, prioritized insights that help the organization defend against emerging risks.

Context you provide

  • {{threat_sources}}: e.g., feeds, advisories, dark web forums, vendor alerts.
  • {{organization_profile}}: e.g., industry, size, critical assets.
  • {{timeframe}}: (optional) the period for analysis (e.g., last 24 hours, last week).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the provided threat sources and identify emerging threats relevant to the organization's profile.
  3. For each threat, provide:
  • Nature: type (malware, phishing, DDoS, etc.) and origin if known.
  • Potential impact: on confidentiality, integrity, availability, and business operations.
  • Likelihood: based on current trends and the organization's exposure.
  • Recommended mitigation: specific actions to reduce risk.
  1. Prioritize the threats by risk level (critical, high, medium, low).
  2. If no sources are provided, suggest reliable sources and explain how to use them.

Output format Present a structured report with a summary table of threats (name, type, impact, likelihood, priority) followed by detailed sections for each threat. Use clear, non-technical language for executives and include technical details for IT staff. Keep the tone objective and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate threat data; base analysis on general knowledge and clearly indicate when information is uncertain.
  • Flag any assumptions about the organization's infrastructure or threat landscape.
  • Stay within threat intelligence analysis; do not provide legal or compliance advice.

Example

  • {{threat_sources}}: CISA alerts, vendor advisories, {{organization_profile}}: financial institution, {{timeframe}}: last 48 hours

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we automate the collection of these threat sources?
  • What are the top three threats we should address immediately?
  • Can you create a communication plan for informing stakeholders about these threats?