Evaluating Threat Intelligence Platforms

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Conducting a formal RFP or vendor evaluation for a TIP solution
• Assessing whether the current TIP (e.g., MISP) needs to be replaced or augmented as the CTI program scales
• Establishing evaluation criteria aligned to organizational maturity and budget

Do not use this skill for evaluating feed quality independently of the TIP — feed evaluation is a separate workflow focused on data quality rather than platform capabilities.

Prerequisites

• Documented CTI program requirements: team size, feed sources, integration targets, use cases
• Budget range and procurement timeline
• Technical staff who will administer the platform (Python/API experience for open-source TIPs)
• List of current and planned integrations (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls)

Workflow