How the Intelligence Cycle Can Help Defend Against Ransomware Attack

This article explains how the intelligence cycle (direction, collection, analysis, dissemination, review) can be applied to prepare for and respond to ransomware threats. It reviews recent high-profile ransomware incidents, outlines sources and collection practices (including tracking ransomware data-leak sites), maps common ransomware behaviors to MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and recommends structured analytical methods and feedback-driven review to improve defensive posture.