WILMINGTON, DE — Intel 471 has launched a free cyber threat intelligence assessment tool aimed at helping organizations evaluate the maturity of their threat intelligence programs, as industry survey data points to gaps in how cybersecurity teams measure effectiveness and influence business decisions.
The new Cyber Threat Intelligence Maturity Pulse Check is based on the Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM v1.3) and is designed to provide organizations with a preliminary assessment of their current capabilities in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
The release comes as cyber threat intelligence teams face increasing pressure to demonstrate business value while responding to a rapidly evolving threat landscape that includes artificial intelligence-driven risks.
According to Intel 471, data from the 2026 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Survey found that 43% of cyber threat intelligence programs do not track maturity over time. The survey also found that only 26% of chief information security officers believe threat intelligence programs significantly influence strategic decision-making.
The assessment condenses the CTI-CMM framework’s 11 domains into a series of representative questions mapped to established maturity levels. Upon completion, organizations receive an overall maturity rating and recommendations for addressing identified gaps.
“The CTI-CMM is a community-driven framework designed to give security teams a clear roadmap for improving how they support their wider business,” Michael DeBolt, Intel 471’s president and chief intelligence officer, said. “We created this streamlined version to make the framework more accessible for busy practitioners who want to kickstart internal planning for more comprehensive CTI program evaluations.”
The tool categorizes organizations into four maturity levels: Emerging, Reactive, Operational, and Intelligence-led. Intel 471 said the framework is intended to help organizations establish baselines for measuring progress and identifying areas for investment.
DeBolt noted that maturity expectations may vary based on an organization’s business model and operational requirements.
“Respondents don’t need to see perfection across all 11 domains, but instead receive a clear vision of where their program stands today,” he said. “This encourages productive internal conversations between security teams and key stakeholders on where the organization can focus and prioritize efforts.”
In addition to the assessment tool, Intel 471 is offering a complimentary workshop focused on applying the CTI-CMM framework, developing intelligence planning processes, and measuring return on investment for cyber threat intelligence programs.
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