# User Guide - Threat Intelligence
## Overview
This user guide provides comprehensive instructions for using the Threat Intelligence module. It covers everything from basic setup to advanced features, with practical examples and best practices.
## Getting Started
### Installation
```bash
# Add to Cargo.toml
[dependencies]
threat-intel = "0.1.0"
```
### Basic Setup
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, Config};
// Create a new threat registry
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_config(Config::default())
.build();
// Initialize the registry
registry.initialize().await?;
```
## Core Concepts
### 1. Threat Data Model
#### Threat Structure
```rust
use threat_intel::{Threat, ThreatType, ThreatSource, RiskLevel};
// Create a new threat
let threat = Threat {
id: "threat-123".to_string(),
name: "SQL Injection Attack".to_string(),
description: "Attempted SQL injection on login endpoint".to_string(),
threat_type: ThreatType::Attack,
source: ThreatSource::MitreAttack,
risk_level: RiskLevel::High,
capabilities: vec!["sql_injection".to_string(), "data_exfiltration".to_string()],
indicators: vec!["payload: ' OR 1=1--".to_string()],
metadata: HashMap::new(),
created_at: Utc::now(),
updated_at: Utc::now(),
};
```
#### Threat Types
```rust
use threat_intel::ThreatType;
// Different threat types
let attack_threat = ThreatType::Attack;
let vulnerability_threat = ThreatType::Vulnerability;
let malware_threat = ThreatType::Malware;
let phishing_threat = ThreatType::Phishing;
let insider_threat = ThreatType::InsiderThreat;
```
### 2. Threat Sources
#### MITRE ATT&CK Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, MitreAttackSource};
// Configure MITRE ATT&CK source
let mitre_source = MitreAttackSource::new()
.with_enterprise_techniques(true)
.with_mobile_techniques(true)
.with_ics_techniques(true)
.with_cloud_techniques(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_source(mitre_source)
.build();
```
#### CVE Database Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, CveSource};
// Configure CVE source
let cve_source = CveSource::new()
.with_cvss_scoring(true)
.with_epss_scoring(true)
.with_kev_list(true)
.with_update_interval(Duration::from_secs(86400)); // 24 hours
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_source(cve_source)
.build();
```
#### OSINT Feed Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, OsintSource};
// Configure OSINT source
let osint_source = OsintSource::new()
.with_feed_url("https://osint-feed.example.com/threats".to_string())
.with_auth_token("your-api-token".to_string())
.with_update_interval(Duration::from_secs(3600)) // 1 hour
.with_priority(Priority::Medium);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_source(osint_source)
.build();
```
## Basic Operations
### 1. Adding Threats
#### Manual Threat Addition
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, Threat, ThreatType, RiskLevel};
// Create threat registry
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new().build();
// Add a new threat
let threat = Threat {
id: "custom-threat-001".to_string(),
name: "Custom Malware".to_string(),
description: "Custom malware detected in network".to_string(),
threat_type: ThreatType::Malware,
source: ThreatSource::UserReport,
risk_level: RiskLevel::High,
capabilities: vec!["file_encryption".to_string(), "network_communication".to_string()],
indicators: vec!["hash: abc123def456".to_string()],
metadata: HashMap::new(),
created_at: Utc::now(),
updated_at: Utc::now(),
};
registry.add_threat(threat).await?;
```
#### Bulk Threat Addition
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatBatch};
// Create threat batch
let threat_batch = ThreatBatch::new()
.with_threats(vec![threat1, threat2, threat3])
.with_batch_size(100)
.with_parallel_processing(true);
// Add threats in batch
registry.add_threats_batch(threat_batch).await?;
```
### 2. Querying Threats
#### Basic Queries
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatQuery};
// Create threat registry
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new().build();
// Get all threats
let all_threats = registry.get_all_threats().await?;
// Get threat by ID
let threat = registry.get_threat_by_id("threat-123").await?;
// Get threats by type
let malware_threats = registry.get_threats_by_type(ThreatType::Malware).await?;
// Get threats by risk level
let high_risk_threats = registry.get_threats_by_risk_level(RiskLevel::High).await?;
```
#### Advanced Queries
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatQuery, QueryBuilder};
// Create advanced query
let query = QueryBuilder::new()
.with_threat_type(ThreatType::Attack)
.with_risk_level(RiskLevel::High)
.with_capabilities(vec!["sql_injection".to_string()])
.with_time_range(TimeRange::Last24Hours)
.with_source(ThreatSource::MitreAttack)
.build();
// Execute query
let threats = registry.query_threats(query).await?;
```
#### Capability-based Queries
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, CapabilityQuery};
// Query by capability
let capability_query = CapabilityQuery::new()
.with_capability("privilege_escalation")
.with_environment("linux")
.with_technology("kubernetes");
let threats = registry.query_by_capability(capability_query).await?;
```
### 3. Threat Updates
#### Updating Threat Information
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatUpdate};
// Create threat update
let threat_update = ThreatUpdate::new("threat-123")
.with_risk_level(RiskLevel::Critical)
.with_description("Updated threat description")
.with_indicators(vec!["new_indicator".to_string()])
.with_metadata("key", "value");
// Apply update
registry.update_threat(threat_update).await?;
```
#### Bulk Updates
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatBatchUpdate};
// Create batch update
let batch_update = ThreatBatchUpdate::new()
.with_threat_ids(vec!["threat-1", "threat-2", "threat-3"])
.with_risk_level(RiskLevel::Medium)
.with_metadata("updated_by", "system");
// Apply batch update
registry.update_threats_batch(batch_update).await?;
```
## Advanced Features
### 1. Risk Assessment
#### Automated Risk Scoring
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, RiskAssessment};
// Configure risk assessment
let risk_assessment = RiskAssessment::new()
.with_cvss_scoring(true)
.with_mitre_impact(true)
.with_recency_scoring(true)
.with_source_reliability(true)
.with_environmental_context(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_risk_assessment(risk_assessment)
.build();
// Calculate risk score for threat
let risk_score = registry.calculate_risk_score("threat-123").await?;
println!("Risk Score: {}", risk_score);
```
#### Risk-based Filtering
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, RiskFilter};
// Create risk filter
let risk_filter = RiskFilter::new()
.with_min_risk_score(6.0)
.with_max_risk_score(10.0)
.with_risk_levels(vec![RiskLevel::High, RiskLevel::Critical]);
// Filter threats by risk
let high_risk_threats = registry.filter_by_risk(risk_filter).await?;
```
### 2. Threat Intelligence Sharing
#### Export Threats
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatExport};
// Configure threat export
let threat_export = ThreatExport::new()
.with_format(ExportFormat::Json)
.with_compression(true)
.with_encryption(true)
.with_include_metadata(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_export_config(threat_export)
.build();
// Export threats
let export_data = registry.export_threats().await?;
```
#### Import Threats
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatImport};
// Configure threat import
let threat_import = ThreatImport::new()
.with_format(ImportFormat::Json)
.with_validation(true)
.with_duplicate_handling(DuplicateHandling::Skip)
.with_batch_size(1000);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_import_config(threat_import)
.build();
// Import threats
let import_result = registry.import_threats(import_data).await?;
```
### 3. Real-time Monitoring
#### Threat Monitoring
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ThreatMonitoring};
// Configure threat monitoring
let threat_monitoring = ThreatMonitoring::new()
.with_monitoring_interval(Duration::from_secs(60))
.with_alert_threshold(5.0)
.with_alert_channels(vec![AlertChannel::Email, AlertChannel::Slack])
.with_auto_response(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_monitoring(threat_monitoring)
.build();
// Start monitoring
registry.start_monitoring().await?;
```
#### Event Handling
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, EventHandler};
// Create event handler
let event_handler = EventHandler::new()
.on_threat_created(|threat| {
println!("New threat created: {}", threat.name);
Ok(())
})
.on_threat_updated(|threat| {
println!("Threat updated: {}", threat.name);
Ok(())
})
.on_risk_level_changed(|threat, old_level, new_level| {
println!("Risk level changed for {}: {} -> {}", threat.name, old_level, new_level);
Ok(())
});
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_event_handler(event_handler)
.build();
```
## Integration Examples
### 1. SIEM Integration
#### Splunk Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, SplunkConnector};
// Configure Splunk connector
let splunk_connector = SplunkConnector::new()
.with_host("https://splunk.company.com".to_string())
.with_token("your-splunk-token".to_string())
.with_index("threat_intel".to_string())
.with_auto_export(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_connector(splunk_connector)
.build();
```
#### Elastic SIEM Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ElasticConnector};
// Configure Elastic connector
let elastic_connector = ElasticConnector::new()
.with_host("https://elastic.company.com".to_string())
.with_username("elastic".to_string())
.with_password("password".to_string())
.with_index("threat-intel-*".to_string());
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_connector(elastic_connector)
.build();
```
### 2. API Integration
#### REST API Server
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, ApiServer};
use warp::Filter;
// Create API server
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new().build();
let api_server = ApiServer::new(registry);
// Define API routes
let routes = warp::path("api")
.and(warp::path("threats"))
.and(warp::get())
.and(api_server.get_threats_handler())
.or(warp::path("api")
.and(warp::path("threats"))
.and(warp::post())
.and(api_server.create_threat_handler()));
// Start server
warp::serve(routes).run(([0, 0, 0, 0], 8080)).await;
```
#### GraphQL API
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, GraphQLServer};
use juniper::{EmptyMutation, EmptySubscription, RootNode};
// Define GraphQL schema
type Schema = RootNode<'static, Query, EmptyMutation, EmptySubscription>;
struct Query;
#[juniper::object]
impl Query {
async fn threats(&self) -> Vec<Threat> {
registry.get_all_threats().await.unwrap_or_default()
}
async fn threat_by_id(&self, id: String) -> Option<Threat> {
registry.get_threat_by_id(&id).await.ok()
}
}
// Create GraphQL server
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new().build();
let schema = Schema::new(Query, EmptyMutation, EmptySubscription);
let server = GraphQLServer::new(registry, schema);
```
### 3. Database Integration
#### PostgreSQL Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, PostgresConnector};
use sqlx::PgPool;
// Configure PostgreSQL connection
let pool = PgPool::connect("postgresql://user:pass@localhost/threat_intel").await?;
let postgres_connector = PostgresConnector::new(pool);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_connector(postgres_connector)
.build();
// Sync threat data to PostgreSQL
registry.sync_to_database().await?;
```
#### MongoDB Integration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, MongoConnector};
use mongodb::Client;
// Configure MongoDB connection
let client = Client::with_uri_str("mongodb://localhost:27017").await?;
let db = client.database("threat_intel");
let mongo_connector = MongoConnector::new(db);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_connector(mongo_connector)
.build();
```
## Configuration
### 1. Basic Configuration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, Config};
// Create configuration
let config = Config::new()
.with_max_threats(1000000)
.with_cache_size(10000)
.with_update_interval(Duration::from_secs(3600))
.with_risk_assessment(true)
.with_monitoring(true);
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_config(config)
.build();
```
### 2. Advanced Configuration
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, AdvancedConfig};
// Create advanced configuration
let advanced_config = AdvancedConfig::new()
.with_performance_config(PerformanceConfig {
max_memory_usage: 2 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024, // 2GB
gc_threshold: 0.8,
batch_size: 1000,
parallel_processing: true,
})
.with_security_config(SecurityConfig {
encryption: true,
authentication: true,
authorization: true,
audit_logging: true,
})
.with_monitoring_config(MonitoringConfig {
metrics_enabled: true,
health_checks: true,
alerting: true,
logging: true,
});
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_advanced_config(advanced_config)
.build();
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Threat Management
1. **Regular Updates**: Keep threat data updated with latest intelligence
2. **Data Quality**: Ensure high-quality threat data with proper validation
3. **Classification**: Use consistent threat classification and tagging
4. **Documentation**: Document threat assessment decisions and rationale
5. **Review Process**: Implement regular threat review and validation processes
### 2. Performance Optimization
1. **Caching**: Use caching for frequently accessed threat data
2. **Indexing**: Implement proper indexing for fast queries
3. **Batch Operations**: Use batch operations for bulk data processing
4. **Resource Management**: Monitor and manage resource usage
5. **Scalability**: Design for horizontal scaling when needed
### 3. Security Considerations
1. **Access Control**: Implement proper access control and authentication
2. **Data Encryption**: Encrypt sensitive threat data in transit and at rest
3. **Audit Logging**: Implement comprehensive audit logging
4. **Data Retention**: Implement proper data retention policies
5. **Compliance**: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
### 4. Integration Best Practices
1. **API Design**: Design clean, consistent APIs for integration
2. **Error Handling**: Implement robust error handling and retry logic
3. **Rate Limiting**: Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
4. **Monitoring**: Monitor integration health and performance
5. **Documentation**: Provide comprehensive integration documentation
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Performance Issues**: Check memory usage, query performance, and resource utilization
2. **Data Quality Issues**: Validate threat data quality and completeness
3. **Integration Issues**: Check network connectivity, authentication, and API compatibility
4. **Configuration Issues**: Verify configuration settings and parameters
### Debugging
```rust
use threat_intel::{ThreatRegistry, DebugConfig};
// Enable debug logging
let debug_config = DebugConfig {
log_level: LogLevel::Debug,
log_requests: true,
log_responses: true,
log_errors: true,
};
let registry = ThreatRegistry::new()
.with_debug_config(debug_config)
.build();
```
### Getting Help
1. **Documentation**: Check the comprehensive documentation
2. **Community**: Join the community discussions and forums
3. **Support**: Contact support for enterprise deployments
4. **Issues**: Report issues on the GitHub repository