In this episode of the Everyday Cyber cybersecurity podcast, host Alex Reid explores one of the most critical skills in modern security operations: alert triage and email threat analysis.

You'll learn how structured analytical techniques like Hypothesis Generation, Link Analysis, and Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH) can help you cut through alert fatigue, sharpen your decision-making, and avoid cognitive biases during complex investigations.

We also break down OPSEC best practices — essential when gathering threat intel or investigating targeted attacks — so you don’t inadvertently tip off adversaries.

Then we dive into the core of email security, including:

• How SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and ARC really work

• How attackers spoof emails and bypass protections

• Real-world examples of Business Email Compromise (BEC), malicious attachments, and phishing links

• Proven email threat detection strategies every Blue Teamer should know

If you're pursuing a career in cybersecurity or already working in a SOC, this episode will elevate your alert triage skills and email analysis confidence.