Episode 108: The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis

What happens when we move beyond events and look at the relationships between adversaries, capabilities, victims, and infrastructure? In this episode, we introduce the Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis—a framework that gives analysts a structured way to examine threats by looking at key attributes and how they interact. You’ll learn how this model complements the cyber kill chain and provides a deeper understanding of the “who,” “what,” “where,” and “how” of an attack.

We’ll walk through real-world examples and explain how the Diamond Model supports incident correlation, attribution efforts, and even threat intelligence sharing. For the CySA+ exam, this framework is a recurring theme in questions involving detection and adversary profiling. In practice, it enhances your ability to turn logs and alerts into a high-fidelity incident report that makes sense to both technical and executive audiences. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com