S01E06 – Terry Pattar
Summary In this conversation, Terry shares his journey from government intelligence to the private sector, discussing the evolution of training and methodologies in intelligence analysis. He emphasizes the importance of structured analytical techniques and the challenges faced in adapting these methods in the private sector. The discussion also touches on the impact of geopolitics on […]
S1E5 – Will Thomas
In the fifth episode, Will and Freddy delve into the world of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and sharing communities, exploring Will’s journey of becoming a cybersecurity professional, the importance of training and being part of sharing communities, the challenges faced in threat reporting, and the impact of AI on the field. They discuss the evolution […]
S01E04 – Kathy Pherson
Step inside the real world of intelligence with Kathy Pherson, a pioneering CIA analyst whose career arc spans from a curious Kansas City upbringing to the highest levels of global intelligence. In this episode, Kathy reveals how she navigated the challenges of intelligence writing, honed her craft in security and Latin American analysis, and ultimately […]
S01E03 – Scott Small
In the third episode of the Intelligence Tradecraft podcast, Scott Small, the Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber, shares his journey into the field of cyber threat intelligence (CTI), discussing his background, current responsibilities, and the importance of curiosity and empathy in intelligence analysis. He emphasizes the role of AI and open-source intelligence […]
S01E02 – Gert-Jan Bruggink
In this second episode of the Intelligence Tradecraft podcast, Freddy and Gert-Jan delve into the complexities of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence (CTI), exploring the importance of decision-making informed by intelligence, the challenges of training and development in the field, and the significance of metrics in demonstrating value. They discuss the evolving role of AI […]
S01E01 – Garrett Carstens
Join us in the first episode of the Intelligence Tradecraft podcast where we interview Garrett Carstens in beautiful Berlin during the FIRST CTI Conference, April 2025. Garrett shares his extensive experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), from his beginnings at the US Department of Defense to his current role as VP of Intel Operations at […]
Intelligence Processes and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
With the introduction of regulations like DORA and NIS2 in Europe, organisations will face increased expectations for incident response and reporting and for proactive cyber risk management. As CTI programs become critical for navigating these regulatory landscapes, adopting intelligence methodologies in CTI can help organisations build a more robust CTI program that focuses on helping […]
Is all intelligence forward-looking?
As we all know, some of the primary functions of intelligence are supporting decisions and being on time. In other words, intelligence must be available to be valuable in decisions. Therefore, decisions SHOULD happen after we have generated the intelligence. (I know! It does not always happen, but it should.) Thus, one can argue that […]
Intelligence Analysts don’t drink the Kool-Aid
They don’t:⛔ Jump on the news cycle and scare their stakeholders unduly⛔ Talk only about the data and make it look like intelligence⛔ Say things like “It is obvious to everyone that….”⛔ Think technology solves all problems (AI anyone??) They do:✅ Reflect on the stakeholder’s needs and the organisation as a whole✅ Consider data, information, […]