Infosec glossary entry

CTL

CTL:
Cyber Threat Landscape

The Cyber Threat Landscape refers to the overall environment of potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities that organizations face in the digital world. It encompasses a wide range of malicious activities, including hacking, phishing, malware, ransomware, and other forms of cyberattacks that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.

Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape is crucial for organizations, especially in the context of cybersecurity consulting and implementing security measures such as Security Operations Centers (SOC) as a Service. By analyzing current threats, trends, and tactics used by cybercriminals, organizations can better prepare for and defend against potential attacks. This involves not only technical defenses but also awareness and training for employees, as human factors play a significant role in cybersecurity. Staying informed about the evolving threat landscape allows businesses to adopt proactive strategies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with relevant security regulations.


Intelligence on past, current, and anticipated events, allowing stakeholder audiences to have a contextual and holistic understanding of the threats they face. (Adapted from ENISA)

By jean-christoph

May 12, 2025

threat hunting, threat intelligence, threat modeling

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