The phase described involves defining and setting up what intelligence needs to be collected before the actual collection process begins. This aligns with the Intelligence Requirements phase of the threat intelligence lifecycle.
Intelligence Requirements define what information is needed and why it is needed to support decision-making or intelligence production. These requirements guide the collection and analysis processes by specifying the goals and priorities of intelligence gathering.
Kira’s focus should be on determining the exact intelligence needs that will later drive the production of actionable insights.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:
A. Production requirements: Concerned with how intelligence reports and outputs will be formatted and disseminated after analysis, not what data should be collected.
C. Business requirements: Focus on organizational goals or project objectives, not specific intelligence needs.
D. Collection requirements: Define how and from where to gather data, but are based on intelligence requirements, which come first.
Conclusion:
Kira should define Intelligence Requirements, which determine what must be collected to fulfill intelligence production needs.
Final Answer: B. Intelligence requirements
Explanation Reference (Based on CTIA Study Concepts):
In the CTIA threat intelligence lifecycle, defining intelligence requirements is the first stage and establishes the foundation for effective intelligence collection and production.
