New CU-GIRH Release Addresses Modern Cybersecurity Needs Insights Desk, October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 Intel 471, a provider of cyber threat intelligence solutions, has released the latest version of its Cyber Underground General Intelligence Requirements Handbook (CU-GIRH). First developed in 2018, CU-GIRH is widely adopted across the cybersecurity industry, providing professionals with a framework to navigate underground cyber intelligence. The resource helps organizations prioritize intelligence, improve actionability, and enhance the effectiveness of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) teams worldwide. “In today’s increasingly complex and volatile cyber threat landscape, intelligence no longer merely informs decisions and actions; it is the fundamental catalyst that brings those decisions and actions into tangible reality,” asserts Michael DeBolt, Chief Intelligence Officer at Intel 471. “Our unwavering commitment to empowering security professionals with the most effective tools and knowledge remains steadfast. With these latest, significant updates, the General Intelligence Requirements Handbook (CU-GIRH) is poised to continue serving as an absolutely indispensable resource for these dedicated professionals, enabling them to not only comprehend but also proactively mitigate the myriad of risks lurking within the elusive and ever-evolving cyber underground.” The CU-GIRH has long served as a cornerstone for intelligence and security teams, offering a comprehensive framework, proven methodologies, and critical insights to navigate the fast-changing cyber landscape. By integrating the framework into their intelligence programs, organizations can proactively act on timely, relevant insights and effectively prioritize their efforts. The latest version introduces significant enhancements, further empowering security professionals to strengthen their capabilities and stay ahead in today’s dynamic threat environment. By defining relevant intelligence and offering real-time, customized tracking and metrics, the CU-GIRH enables practitioners to advance their global threat intelligence efforts while significantly reducing noise. Its structured framework and automated routing of intelligence content allow teams to efficiently map intelligence requirements and align them with the most pertinent insights. These capabilities act as core enablers for security teams, helping them optimize CTI resources, evaluate program effectiveness, and demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of their intelligence efforts to the broader business. Security cyber intelligencecybersecurityData BreachHackingIT securitythreat intelligence