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Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastCyber Threat Intelligence Podcast - Season 2 Premiere🎙 Season 2 Starts March 3rdSeason 1 was about building foundations.Season 2 is about raising the bar.We’re diving deeper into the Cyber, Threats, and Intelligence, with practitioners who live it every day.FULL Video: https://youtu.be/oa2t9GQl6EU📅 Premiere: March 3rd🔔 Subscribe now so you don’t miss it.The threat landscape evolves.So should we.Send a textSupport the showThanks for tu...
2026-02-1700 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSpecial Episode - Safer AI Assistants, Smarter ChoicesYour assistant wants to learn everything about you, remember it forever, and act on your behalf across apps and devices. That promise is powerful—and risky. We break down a no-nonsense safety plan for adopting an always-on AI assistant without handing over your digital life, drawing on years in cybersecurity and months building a personal assistant that listens, learns, and controls real tools.We start with the foundation: identity isolation and permission design. Instead of connecting your primary accounts, create fresh Google or iCloud identities and selectively share calendars, folders, and photos into that sandbox. Then layer in...
2026-02-0112 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 FinaleWant fewer fire drills and smarter security moves? This season finale brings together the strongest lessons from our guests on how cyber threat intelligence turns uncertainty into clarity—and clarity into action. We share what actually works when the data is partial, the stakes are high, and leadership wants proof that CTI moves the needle on risk and cost.We start with the core: prioritization under uncertainty. You’ll hear how teams use intelligence to decide what to patch first, where controls matter most, and how to focus limited resources without missing the threats that can take a bu...
2026-01-2023 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 23 (Pedro Kertzman & Alex Keedy)Want a front-row seat to how cyber threat intelligence turns noise into decisions that save real money and protect trust? Pedro Kertzman sits down with Alex Keedy, a seasoned CTI leader with experience at Flashpoint, ZeroFox, Intel 471, Deloitte, and Booz Allen Hamilton, to unpack the craft of translating technical signal into business impact. From a political science beginning to profiling actors and advising executives, Alex shows why great intelligence starts with curiosity and ends with clarity: here’s what’s happening, what it means for us, and what we should do next.We dig into the tough ques...
2026-01-0633 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 22 (Pedro Kertzman & Valerii Soloninka)Curiosity can rewrite a career—and change how an investigation ends. We sit down with Valeri Soloninka, a Russian-speaking cybersecurity professional now protecting government entities in the UAE, to trace a path from hands-on engineering to enterprise SOC work and into the high-impact world of operational and tactical cyber threat intelligence. Along the way, we unpack how fundamentals like networking, DNS, and OS internals still power great CTI, even as LLMs speed up drafting and research.Valeri takes us inside Russia’s cybersecurity market—large, regulated, and comparatively closed—where public reporting is scarce and partnerships carry the weig...
2025-12-2328 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 21 (Pedro Kertzman & Charlotte Guiney)What if your best career move starts where you least expect it? Charlotte joins us to share how a love for global history and policy, a bout of academic burnout, and a train-to-hire detour into agile software set the stage for a thriving path in cyber threat intelligence. Her story shows how curiosity, timing, and a willingness to say yes can turn scattered experiences into a focused CTI career.We dig into the practical differences between enterprise and vendor CTI: why enterprise teams learn fast by wearing many hats, how vendor roles sharpen deep specialties, and where...
2025-12-0926 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 20 (Pedro Kertzman & Sarah Freeman)Remember when critical infrastructure defenders had to convince people that cyber attacks were even possible? Those days are gone. Today's challenge is prioritizing defenses in a landscape where threats are multiplying faster than resources.Sarah Freeman, Chief Engineer for Intelligence Modeling and Simulation at MITRE's Cyber Infrastructure Protection Innovation Center, takes us on a journey through the evolution of industrial security. With over a decade of experience protecting the systems that power our world, she offers a refreshing perspective that cuts through both complacency and fear.The conversation explores how industrial security has matured from...
2025-11-2537 min
Papo AntagonistaCortes do Papo - As credenciais de Carluxo para disputar o Senado por SCO vereador do Rio de Janeiro Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) anunciou na quarta-feira sua pré-candidatura ao Senado por Santa Catarina nas eleições de 2026.Carluxo recebeu nesta semana a medalha Pedro Ernesto, a mais alta honraria concedida do Legislativo Carioca, pelos 25 anos de atuação como vereador da capital carioca.Segundo ele, a decisão de disputar o Senado por outro estado não foi tomada apenas por influência do pai, o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro.Madeleine Lacsko, Dennys Xavier e Ricardo Kertzman comentam:Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os princi...
2025-11-1412 minO AntagonistaCortes do Papo - As credenciais de Carluxo para disputar o Senado por SCO vereador do Rio de Janeiro Carlos Bolsonaro (PL) anunciou na quarta-feira sua pré-candidatura ao Senado por Santa Catarina nas eleições de 2026.Carluxo recebeu nesta semana a medalha Pedro Ernesto, a mais alta honraria concedida do Legislativo Carioca, pelos 25 anos de atuação como vereador da capital carioca.Segundo ele, a decisão de disputar o Senado por outro estado não foi tomada apenas por influência do pai, o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro.Madeleine Lacsko, Dennys Xavier e Ricardo Kertzman comentam:Papo Antagonista é o programa que explica e debate os princi...
2025-11-1412 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 19 (Pedro Kertzman & Tammy Harper)Imagine a criminal enterprise so sophisticated it employs lawyers, creates flashy recruitment videos, and operates its own university. Welcome to the modern ransomware ecosystem, expertly decoded by threat intelligence researcher Tammy Harper in this eye-opening episode.Harper pulls back the curtain on the surprisingly corporate structure of ransomware operations, revealing a three-tiered hierarchy ranging from invite-only "syndicates" managing millions in cryptocurrency to small "operators" struggling to recruit talent, down to inexperienced "script kiddies" with minimal operational security. The business models are equally fascinating – Ransomware-as-a-Service providers take a 20% cut while offering everything from malware payloads to secure communication ch...
2025-11-1140 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 18 (Pedro Kertzman & Freddy Murre)"Basically, everyone just do whatever they feel like and then call it intelligence." With these provocative words, Freddy Murre cuts straight to the heart of what's wrong with most cyber threat intelligence practices today.Drawing from 13 years of intelligence experience spanning military operations and private sector work, Freddy exposes the critical disconnect between intelligence methodology and what many CTI teams actually deliver. Most security teams, he argues, are producing cyber threat information, not intelligence—pushing technical indicators without context, relevance, or the crucial "so what" that decision-makers need.The conversation explores how CTI professionals often fal...
2025-10-281h 06
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 17 (Pedro Kertzman & Dr. Jean Nestor Dahj)Data science meets threat intelligence in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Jean Nestor Dahj, who reveals why the analytical mindset serves as the perfect foundation for effective cyber threat intelligence work. With over eight years in information security and a strong background in data science, Dr. Nestor-Dodge shares how his experience analyzing vast datasets naturally evolved into identifying patterns in threat actor behavior.What sets this episode apart is Dr. Nestor's practical approach to implementing CTI across organizations. Rather than isolating threat intelligence as a separate function, he advocates for integrating the "CTI mentality" throughout security teams...
2025-10-1442 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 16 (Pedro Kertzman & Gert-Jan Bruggink)The cybersecurity industry has a people problem. While we chase after the latest tools and technologies, we're overlooking what Gert-Jan Bruggink calls "the human element" – the critical factor that connects technical solutions with actual security outcomes. In this thought-provoking conversation, Gert-Jan shares his journey from security engineering to pioneering scenario-based threat intelligence, revealing how his curiosity drove him to understand the "why" behind security implementations.Gert-Jan pulls no punches in addressing what he sees as an existential threat to the Cyber Threat Intelligence field. "If the CTI industry does not resolve this situation before 2030, the current commoditized fo...
2025-09-3048 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 15 (Pedro Kertzman & Adam Goss)What does it take to become a cybersecurity "unicorn"? According to Adam Goss, it's the rare combination of threat intelligence expertise with cross-domain skills that truly drives innovation in our industry.Adam takes us on his unconventional journey from aspiring penetration tester to CTI specialist and educator, revealing the critical mindset shifts required when transitioning between security roles. Most fascinating is his comparison between SOC and CTI approaches to bias - while SOC analysts leverage bias for quick decision-making, CTI professionals must actively combat it, asking deeper questions before jumping to conclusions.The conversation turns...
2025-09-1627 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 14 (Pedro Kertzman & Sam Flockhart)How does a military intelligence background translate to cyber threat intelligence? Sam Flockhart, a former UK military intelligence operator who now heads threat management at a global bank, reveals the fascinating journey and powerful parallels between these worlds.Sam opens up about his transition from conventional military intelligence to the cyber realm despite having "absolutely no cyber knowledge" initially. He shares a critical insight for job seekers: while certifications matter, demonstrating real knowledge and preparation during interviews often matters more. Sam explains how anticipating common interview questions about threat actors, their methodologies, and recent attacks can set...
2025-09-0228 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 13 (Pedro Kertzman & Bianca Miclea)What does it take to build an effective Cyber Threat Intelligence function from scratch? In this eye-opening conversation, Bianca Miclea shatters the myth that cybersecurity is only for those with traditional technical backgrounds.Bianca shares her remarkable journey from politics student to cybersecurity leader, revealing how her academic background became an unexpected asset in the CTI world. "It was one of those 'this is really cool, but I could never do this' thoughts," she explains, describing her initial hesitation before diving into the field. This refreshing perspective demonstrates how diverse educational paths can strengthen cybersecurity teams—an im...
2025-08-1941 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 12 (Pedro Kertzman & Jason Chan)What does cybersecurity look like when you're protecting the world's largest streaming service and content studio? Jason Chan, who built and led Netflix's security team for over a decade, takes us behind the scenes of securing one of the most transformative companies in modern history.From Netflix's humble beginnings as a DVD-by-mail service to its evolution into a global streaming behemoth operating in 200+ countries with hundreds of millions of subscribers, Jason shares the security journey that paralleled this remarkable business transformation. At the heart of Netflix's approach was strategic storytelling—creating a clear picture for both technical an...
2025-08-0536 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 11 (Pedro Kertzman & Ondra RojÄŤĂk)From nuclear weapons research to reshaping Europe's stance on Chinese technology in critical infrastructure, Andra RojÄŤĂk's journey into cyber threat intelligence defies conventional career paths. As a principal CTI analyst who teaches intelligence analysis tradecraft, Andra brings unique perspectives from his experience at NATO, the Czech Intelligence Agency, and now Red Hat.During his time leading the Strategic Cyber Threat Intelligence function at the Czech National Cybersecurity Agency, Andra's team produced analysis on Huawei that transformed the European narrative around technology sovereignty. "Technology is actually a pretty political issue," Andra explains, challenging the previously accepted notion th...
2025-07-2235 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 10 (Pedro Kertzman & Kees Pouw)Ever wonder how top security teams stay one step ahead of cybercriminals? The answer lies in the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu: "If you know yourself and know your enemy, you'll win all battles." This principle forms the foundation of effective Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). To celebrate our 10th episode, we had an insightful conversation with Kees Pouw, a veteran CISO with over two decades of cybersecurity experience, where we explore how organizations can build powerful CTI capabilities that transform their security posture. Drawing from his experience as both a consultant and in-house security leader, Kees breaks d...
2025-07-0847 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 9 (Pedro Kertzman & Scott Scher)What happens when traditional intelligence methodology meets modern cybersecurity? Scott Scher, CTI Associate Director with expertise in nation-state threat actors and cybercriminal groups, reveals a powerful perspective: successful CTI professionals are intelligence analysts first and cybersecurity specialists second.Drawing from his background in international security policy and experience across government and private sectors, Scott breaks down the critical distinction between collecting data and generating actionable intelligence. He unpacks how established intelligence frameworks provide the foundation for effective cyber threat analysis, while the technical cybersecurity knowledge can be built on top of this analytical foundation.Scott...
2025-06-2456 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 8 (Pedro Kertzman & Ritu Gill)The digital world is full of breadcrumbs that tell our stories - are you carefully tracking who follows them back to you? In this eye-opening conversation with OSINT expert Ritu Gill, we pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of Open Source Intelligence and why proper tool vetting matters more than you might think.Drawing from her 18 years in Canadian law enforcement and extensive consulting experience, Ritu reveals why careless tool selection could mean someone is "capturing every keystroke" as you conduct investigations. Her practical advice for both beginners and experienced practitioners cuts through the noise...
2025-06-1029 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 7 (Pedro Kertzman & John Doyle)What does the future of Cyber Threat Intelligence look like beyond basic feeds and reports? Former CIA analyst John Doyle takes us behind the curtain of modern CTI operations, revealing how smart teams are delivering value across entire organizations.With over 16 years tracking state-sponsored APT groups and now serving as a principal intelligence enablement consultant, Doyle explains how CTI roles are evolving to meet expanding demands. "Organizations use CTI for one of three reasons," he shares. "You've saved the company money, you're making the company money, or you're improving efficiency." This value-driven approach has transformed how CTI...
2025-05-2753 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 6 (Pedro Kertzman & Aaron Roberts)What happens when you combine the precision of open-source intelligence with the strategic focus of cyber threat intelligence? Aaron Roberts, founder of Prospective Intelligence and author of "Cyber Threat Intelligence: The No-Nonsense Guide for CISOs and Security Managers," reveals the powerful intersection where these disciplines meet.Aaron's journey from aspiring football coach to cyber threat expert provides a fascinating backdrop to our conversation. After starting in IT support and gradually moving through cybersecurity roles, he discovered the power of OSINT in identifying threats before they materialize. This evolution shaped his unique perspective on threat intelligence - one...
2025-05-131h 11
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 5 (Pedro Kertzman & Josh Darby MacLellan)What does it take to succeed in cyber threat intelligence today? Josh Darby McLellan draws from his unique journey through geopolitical risk into the CTI space to reveal practical insights for both aspiring analysts and established professionals.The conversation opens with Josh's unexpected path into threat intelligence, highlighting a crucial revelation for newcomers: you don't need special access or expensive tools to begin gaining CTI experience. With abundant open-source resources available, anyone can practice analysis workflows, build a portfolio, and demonstrate genuine passion before landing their first role.Beyond technical foundations like the Diamond Model...
2025-04-2943 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 4 (Pedro Kertzman & Cherie Burgett)Cherie Burgett takes us on a fascinating journey from her days as a Radio Shack employee and avid gamer to becoming the Director of Cyber Intelligence Operations for the Mining and Metals Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Her story demolishes the myth that cybersecurity professionals must follow traditional career paths, demonstrating how life skills, natural curiosity, and a hacker mentality can translate into powerful cyber defense capabilities.The conversation reveals profound insights about the evolving threat landscape where criminals have developed specialized supply chains and even customer support systems. "It takes a lot more skills to defend...
2025-04-1538 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 3 (Pedro Kertzman & Pedro Barros)Navigating the world of threat intelligence feeds requires a critical eye and regular evaluation. Security analyst and educator Pedro Barros takes us through his journey from SOC analyst to threat intelligence professional, explaining why CTI should function as a pillar supporting all cybersecurity operations.Pedro highlights a persistent problem in threat intelligence practice: the proliferation of "combo lists" - recycled data from old breaches presented as new threats. "If you're going to give me some intelligence, do some more work on it," he challenges feed providers, stressing the need for context that makes alerts truly actionable. Without...
2025-04-0132 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 2 (Pedro Kertzman & A. Stryker)Threat intelligence forms the backbone of effective cybersecurity strategy, but what does it really take to build a successful CTI program? In this fascinating conversation, Stryker, a threat intelligence analyst at a major US insurance company, challenges conventional wisdom by asserting that while every organization needs threat information, not every organization requires a dedicated threat intelligence team.Drawing from her unconventional journey from marketing professional to threat intelligence analyst, Stryker offers a refreshing perspective on career transitions in cybersecurity. "I'm a poster child for having to do everything the difficult way," she admits, before revealing how she...
2025-03-2047 min
Cyber Threat Intelligence PodcastSeason 1 - Episode 1 (Pedro Kertzman & Mary D'Angelo)On this episode of Season 1, our Host Pedro Kertzman will chat with Mary D’Angelo, who is a Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions Lead at Filigran, dedicated to helping organizations integrate actionable threat intelligence across silos. She emphasizes the need for a top-down cultural shift to demonstrate threat intelligence’s ROI to executives. Focused on dark web threats and ransomware attacks, Mary is a strong advocate for democratizing intelligence sharing. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals while staying at the forefront of emerging threats and AI-driven intelligence.Send us a textSupp...
2025-03-0429 min