Key Takeaways:
Intelligence must drive decisions, not just awareness: If a PIR lacks clear Decision Authority and a predefined action (e.g., force password resets, escalate to IR), it is purely informational and should be deprioritized.
Anchor to enduring drivers, not transient threats: Structuring requirements around what you are protecting (Assets) and who is targeting you (Adversaries) prevents strategy drift and keeps your program stable even as specific tactics evolve.
Measure success by risk reduction, not volume: The value of a threat intelligence program is proven by its ability to confirm decisions, reduce uncertainty, and prevent exploitation — not by the sheer number of alerts or intelligence reports generated.