Cyber Threat Intelligence Podcast
Welcome to the Cyber Threat Intelligence Podcast—your go-to source for staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity by harnessing the full potential of CTI.
In each episode, we dive into the latest cyber threats, emerging trends, best practices, and real-world experiences—all centered around how CTI can help us defend against cybercrime.
Whether you’re a seasoned CTI analyst, a CTI leader, or simply curious about the digital battlefield, our expert guests and host break down complex topics into actionable insights. From ransomware attacks and insider threats to geopolitical cyber risks and AI-driven security solutions, we cover all things CTI.
Join us biweekly for in-depth interviews with industry leaders and experienced professionals in the Cyber Threat Intelligence space. If, like me, you’re always in learning mode—seeking to understand today’s threats, anticipate tomorrow’s, and stay ahead of adversaries—this podcast is your essential companion.
Stay informed. Stay vigilant. Tune in to the Cyber Threat Intelligence Podcast.
Episodes
31 episodes
From Ransomware Matrices To Actionable Threat Actor Profiles (Will Thomas & Pedro Kertzman)
The fastest way to fall behind in cybersecurity is to stay reactive while attackers iterate in real time. We sit down with Will Thomas, known across the CTI community as “BushidoToken” to get practical about what actually helps defenders: threa...
From Shiny PDFs To Decisions In CTI - Season 2 - Episode 5 (Joshua Copeland & Pedro Kertzman)
Most organizations say they “do CTI,” but what they really have is a pile of threat feeds, glossy reports, and alerts nobody trusts. We sit down with Joshua Copeland, cybersecurity executive, board advisor, and creator of the Unpopular Opinion ...
Precision Over Volume: Rethinking Threat Feeds For Real-World Impact (Sergio Albea & Pedro Kertzman)
Ever wonder why your TI platform ingests thousands of new indicators a day and still finds almost nothing useful? We dig into the gap between volume and relevance with Sergio Albea of SWITCH, who built a simple, powerful framework to make IOCs ...
Why Ransomware Attribution Keeps Getting Harder (Katya Kandratovich & Pedro Kertzman)
Attribution is getting weird. The same ransomware ecosystem that used to leave clear fingerprints is now full of affiliate “job hopping,” shared tooling, rapid rebrands, and deep web noise that can trick even experienced cyber threat intelligen...
Inside macOS Security: Blind Spots, LOLBins, And Supply Chain Risks (Olivia Gallucci & Pedro Kertzman)
Think your Mac is the safe corner of the network? Olivia Gallucci joins Pedro Kertzman to dismantle the myth of “secure by default” and show how modern attackers slip past comfort-zone defenses. We dig into the real blind spots on macOS, why un...
How Militarization, Language, And Policy Shape Modern Hacktivism (Anastasia Sentsova & Pedro Kertzman)
The moment a “hacktivist” group starts speaking with a state’s voice, the puzzle of attribution changes. We explore how Russian-speaking cybercrime transformed after 2022, why so many crews began to move in sync with national narratives, and wh...
Cyber 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.F...
Season 1 Finale
Want 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 wh...
Season 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, Deloitt...
Season 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 en...
Season 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 i...
Season 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.
Season 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 i...
Season 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...
Season 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 in...
Season 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 secu...
Season 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 unconve...
Season 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 paralle...
Season 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.Bianc...
Season 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 t...
Season 1 - Episode 11 (Pedro Kertzman & Ondra Rojčík)
From nuclear weapons research to reshaping Europe's stance on Chinese technology in critical infrastructure, Andra Rojčík's journey into cyber threat intelligence defies conventional career paths. As a principal CTI analyst who teaches intellig...
Season 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 Cyb...
Season 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 profess...
Season 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 So...
Season 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 organiz...
