In this conversation, John Verry interviews Steph Shample, Cybercrime Analyst for DarkOwl, about the dark web and its implications for cybersecurity professionals. They discuss: 

• The basics of the dark web, its purpose, and the types of activities that take place there. 

• They also explore the value of darknet data for threat intelligence and how it can be used to understand and combat cyber threats.  

• Cybersecurity professionals can benefit from understanding the dark web to gain insights into the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors. 

• Additionally, they touch on the evolving nature of cyber attacks and the importance of sharing information within industry-specific groups and the role of tools like Dark Owl in proactively monitoring the dark web.