Talking Threat Intelligence

In this episode of our podcast, we're thrilled to have Nick Gicinto, Executive Vice President at Red Five Security, join us. Nick is a highly experienced OSINT analyst and security practitioner, and he's here to discuss the importance of learning how to conduct investigations on the blockchain for threat intelligence professionals.

Nick will explain how blockchain technology is rapidly evolving and becoming more important to our understanding of the current threat landscape. He'll delve into how blockchain can be used to investigate a wide range of activities, from financial fraud to cyberattacks. And we'll explain how OSINT analysts can use blockchain to access a wealth of information that would otherwise be hidden from view.

Additionally, Nick will provide some tips and tricks to help OSINT analysts get started with blockchain investigations, including resources, tools, and important concepts to understand.

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Don't forget to subscribe to the show to make sure you never miss an episode, and to keep updated with the latest developments in threat intelligence and blockchain investigations. And if you're interested in learning more about building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our website at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Doxxing -- or the publication of personal information to punish or harass an individual – represents a growing problem. Even worse, potentially anyone could become a target – from executives and celebrities to frontline workers.

So how can security teams address this threat?

Tristan Laugher, Product Specialist at Liferaft Inc., is on the show this week.

In this episode, Tristan breaks down how to use OSINT to stop and mitigate doxxing online.

Expect to learn what type of threat actors employ this tactic, how doxxing put executives and other VIPs at risk, the new tactics malicious individuals use to harass targets, how security teams can protect their principal from getting doxxed, the surprising threat vector most security teams haven’t considered, what to do after your principal gets doxxed online, and much more.

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

The media often portrays incels as a serious security risk worldwide. But how much truth is there in these accusations?

Naama Kates, producer and creator of the Incel Project podcast, is on the show this week.

In this episode, she explains what are incels and examines the rapid growth of their community online.

Expect to learn what incels really believe, what is the “black pill,” how incels are often falsely connected to the “alt-right” movement, the demographic breakdown of the community, what the media gets wrong when reporting on mass shootings allegedly connected to incels, how incels fit within the broader online manosphere, and much more.

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Sure, much has been said about the benefits of corporate threat intelligence. But what if you’re doing something wrong?

Are there a collection of common mistakes that GSOCs and security teams make when using open-sourced intelligence in their operations — mistakes that compromise the safety of people and property?

Yep.

Kyle Baker, Product Specialist here at Liferaft Inc, is on the show this week.

In this episode, Kyle reveals the seven most common mistakes organizations make when it comes to applying OSINT for corporate security.

Expect to learn the limitations of artificial intelligence, the accidental oversight that can cripple investigations, the dangerous corners of the web most security teams overlook completely, the value of building a diverse team, and much more.

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

After exploding during the pandemic, households have continued to turn to home delivery to shop online.

Now savvy thieves see an opportunity. Criminals are prowling neighborhoods for packages to pilfer, and retailers and delivery companies are footing the bill.

So how can corporate security teams address this problem?

Ben Stickle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University, is on the show this week.

In this episode, he breaks down the alarming rise of porch piracy nationwide.

Expect to learn what makes porch piracy such an attractive crime for criminals, the surprising demographics of porch pirates, the possible physiological connection between slot machines and porch piracy, why you’re more likely to be a victim of porch piracy than any other crime in America, how much porch piracy costs businesses nationwide each year, why porch piracy impacts retail sales in the future, how consumers, retailers, and delivery companies can tackle this problem and much more.

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Over the course of interviewing dozens of security leaders on this podcast, one of my favorite questions is, “How do you hire?”

Their answers always provide a great insight. That’s because after interviewing countless job candidates, they’ve learned the best approaches to help them figure out how a person really ticks. And more importantly, whether they will work well on their team.

Jerry Heying, CPP, PPS, CST, CEO at International Protection Group, is on the show this week.

In this episode, he breaks down the techniques he uses to identify top talent and hire the right people for his close protection details.

Expect to learn the key personality trait every protector needs to succeed in the private-sector, the biggest red flags to look for when interviewing candidates, the job interview question every hiring manager should ask, how to sniff out misleading accomplishments on a resume, the type of great candidates security managers often overlook, and much more.

Resources:

International Protection Group: www.IPGcompany.com

Executive Protection Institute: https://www.personalprotection.com

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Mike Evans, MSyI M.ISRM AMBCI, Head of Intelligence at Securitas UK, is on the show this week.

In this episode, he discusses how intelligence leaders can improve and grow their function within an organization.

Expect to learn the value of soft ROI versus hard ROI, the importance of positioning yourself as a trusted advisor within a business, the ultimate sign your department has been successful, the surprising reason to try to make yourself redundant every two years, why you should strive to be a generalist over a specialist (especially early in your career, Mike’s controversial technique to eliminate bias from analysis, the common mistake most intelligence teams make in corporate security, and much more.

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Welcome to the latest episode of Talking Threat Intelligence, where we sit down with security expert Scot Walker to discuss how the retirement of the Baby Boomer generation will impact corporate security.  

Scot Walker is the Principal Consultant at Walker & Associates and host of the Protective Future Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the military, law enforcement, and corporate security, he is a leading voice on issues related to workplace security and risk management.  

In this episode, we explore why employees are increasingly leaving their employers, and how the Baby Boomer generation's retirement is reshaping the modern workplace. We delve into the security and operational challenges that high turnover rates present to organizations and discuss strategies that managers can use to prevent their top talent from leaving.  

Whether you're an executive, security leader, or just interested in the future of work, this episode has something for you. So join us as we delve into these critical and timely issues with Scot Walker, and learn how a new generation is set to reshape corporate security.   

Don't forget to subscribe to the Talking Threat Intelligence podcast to stay up-to-date on our latest episodes. And be sure to visit our website, LiferaftInc.com/blog, to learn more about building a successful threat intelligence program.

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Connect with Scot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotwalker1811/

Scot Walker’s Protective Future: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotWalkersProtectiveFuture

Sandra Stibbards, Owner & President of Camelot Investigations, is on the show to chat about executive privacy.

In this episode, we discuss what close protection teams need to know about protecting their principal’s personal information online.

You will learn how seemingly harmless bits of metadata can leave executives and other VIPs vulnerable to attackers, what you should tell clients to absolutely never post on social media, the one thing analysts should do every week to keep principals safe, a simple trick that can dramatically reduce the venerability of your LinkedIn account, free OSINT tools to monitor for doxxings and other data leaks online, and much more.

Resources:

Email Sandra: [email protected]

Camelot Investigations: CamelotInvestigations.com

Open Source Intelligence Training: https://opensourceintelligencetraining.org

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And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our blog at LiferaftInc.com/blog.

Kelly Pereira, CISM, a veteran OSINT practitioner with over 20 years of experience, is on the show this week.

In this episode, she discusses the big mistakes new analysts make when they start on their OSINT journey.

Expect to learn how to practice effective operational security online, the secret to making a successful transition from law enforcement to corporate security, Kelly’s “three-point” plan for delivering high-impact intelligence to decision-makers, how to “dilute your language” to communicate better with colleagues in the private sector, the OSINT skill employers adore, the interview mistake that trips up new candidates, and much more.

Resources:

Never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to episodes.

And if you’d like more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our resource page at LiferaftInc.com/blog.