Diamond Model (noun) [Word Notes]

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A cyber threat intelligence analysis model that defines relationship pairs between four core components in the shape of a diamond of adversary playbook activity across the intrusion kill chain: the adversary, their capability, the infrastructure used or attacked, and the victim.

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Audio reference link: “⁠Diamond Presentation v2 0: Diamond Model for Intrusion Analysis – Applied to Star Wars’ Battles⁠,” Andy Pendergrast and Wade Baker, ThreatConnect, YouTube, 4 February 2020.