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Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge

Join us on “Intelligence Tradecraft”, where we explore the adoption of intelligence tradecraft in the private sector. Hosted by an intelligence and cyber threat intelligence professional, each episode features interviews with top researchers, authors, and practitioners offering practical insights for experts and beginners alike. Whether you’re a seasoned intelligence analyst or just starting your journey, this videocast provides the tools, techniques, and inspiration to elevate your craft and

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01:30:49

Bringing CTI to the Executive Table - Interview with...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/09/30

Jan Henrik Schou Straumsheim, a partner in PwC's cyber advisory practice, sits down with host Freddy Murre to talk about the real work behind cyber threat intelligence. His interest in the field traces back to getting his hands on his father's old 386 computer and a book his mother gave him on the history of codes, and later took shape during years as a reserve infantry officer in Norway's armed forces, where he trained at the Defense Intelligence School and eventually became his

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01:17:35

Breaking In, Proving Value, and Staying Ahead in CTI...

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2026/09/16

In this episode of Intelligence Tradecraft, host Freddy Murre sits down with Rebecca Ford, a cyber threat intelligence analyst who started out on the government side with Army Cyber and DISA, focused heavily on North Korea and the Asia-Pacific region. From there, she moved into the private sector, where she's spent the better part of a decade helping grow a CTI function from an early-stage team into something far more mature.Rebecca traces her path into the field: an overheard conversation about

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01:22:31

Intelligence Work Demands Honesty About Uncertainty -...

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2026/09/02

In this episode of Intelligence Tradecraft, host Freddy Murre talks with Rebekah Brown, senior researcher at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab, about what it actually takes to do intelligence work well, in government and in the private sector. Rebekah's background spans the field: she started as a Marine Corps cryptologic linguist and NSA analyst, later led threat intelligence at Nike, and worked the vendor side at Rapid7. Today, she co-authors the SANS FOR578 course and has co-written

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01:12:52

Good Intelligence vs Noise and the Skills AI Can't...

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2026/08/19

Staff Threat Intelligence Advisor Josh Darby MacLellan at Feedly kicks off season three by unpacking his path into CTI, what separates intelligence that gets used from intelligence that gets ignored, and why core skills like stakeholder communication may outlast technical specialties as AI reshapes the field. Josh started his career with childhood dreams of becoming a criminal lawyer, shifted through academic study of international relations and security, and unfolded into more than a decade of

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01:37:52

The librarian who founded modern OSINT: Sources,...

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2026/07/01

If you've ever read a text or sat in a briefing and quietly wondered what actually separates this "intelligence" from someone's hot take on LinkedIn, a journalist with a deadline, an analyst with a search bar, or an AI, this episode is for you.The host, Freddy Murre, sits down with Arno Reuser, the man who founded the Dutch Defence Intelligence Service's open-source intelligence (OSINT) capability in the early 1990s, before most of Europe had a word for it. What follows is less

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01:42:14

From Dutch Military Intelligence to Private Sector...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/06/17

SUMMARYFormer military intelligence analyst turned consultancy director Martijn Docters van Leeuwen joins Freddy Murre to unpack what cyber threat intelligence really is, and why so many teams "talk the talk" without "walking the walk", i.e. doing the work. Martijn Docters van Leeuwen has done the whole journey, infantry, military intelligence, stopping ATM skimming and gas attacks in the Netherlands, to building a bank's first CTI team, and now being a cybersecurity consultant.So when he talks

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01:30:31

Lessons from a Former US Navy Collector - Joe Slowik...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/06/04

In this episode of Intelligence Tradecraft, host Freddy Murre sits down with Joe Slowik, a threat intelligence veteran whose career spans the US Navy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MITRE, and the vendor world (Dragos, DomainTools, Gigamon, Huntress, and now DataMinr).In the conversation, Joe makes the case that intelligence is fundamentally about decision support, not raw data feeds or research written for other analysts. He and Freddy dig into what separates good reporting from bad, why

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01:50:39

From US Army Intelligence to Private Sector...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/04/22

In this interview, Jeremy Levin shares his journey into US Army intelligence and subsequent move into private sector intelligence. Jeremy has extensive experience in intelligence analysis, training, and management, emphasizing the importance of adaptable skills, continuous learning, and effective team utilization in the field.Jeremy Levin accidentally entered military intelligence in the mid-90s by joining the U.S. Army intelligence. He served nearly 30 years in various government intelligence roles

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01:17:44

From UK Defense intelligence, Warning Intelligence,...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/04/08

SummaryWill Woodall shares his 14-year journey through intelligence roles in the UK government and transitioning to private sector intelligence. He explains motivations for leaving government (slow recruitment and limited recognition), contrasts public vs private sector work, and emphasizes core intelligence methodology: the yardstick/estimated probability language, source evaluation and confidence, structured analytical techniques, and clear writing and delivery tailored to customers. In the

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01:23:37

From GCHQ to Building effective OSINT and Cyber...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2026/03/25

SummaryIn cybersecurity, understanding the intricacies of intelligence tradecraft can make all the difference. In this insightful interview, cybersecurity expert Aaron Roberts shares his journey from military intelligence to founding Perspective Intelligence. He discusses the evolution of cyber threat intelligence, practical training approaches, the impact of AI, and how to build a successful intelligence function.Aaron’s path into intelligence started with a fascination for intelligence and a local

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01:18:26

From UK Police Intelligence to academia: Support...

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2026/02/25

SummaryListen to Nadia Tuominen's path from crime science student to intelligence analyst in London’s Metropolitan Police, where she learned mostly on the job in a changing organization. She explains how austerity and lack of development pushed her to leave for sports integrity in tennis, then into the financial sector to work on economic crime. A later shift into academia and training lets her “close the circle” by teaching police officers and practitioners, creating qualifications she wishes

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01:33:15

Lessons from a Former NCIS Analyst: Navigating Cyber...

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2026/02/25

SummaryHere, Teresa Walsh, a former NCIS analyst and current Chief Intelligence Officer (CINO), shares how intelligence tradecraft, critical thinking, and stakeholder-focused analysis must underpin cyber threat intelligence in an AI-saturated world, especially in heavily regulated sectors like finance.She discusses the importance of understanding the audience in intelligence work, the challenges of transitioning from government to private sector, and the evolving role of AI in the field.Teresa

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01:31:52

From Collections Manager in the FBI to Teaching...

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2025/12/21

SummaryIn this podcast episode, Elizabeth Dos Santos shares her journey from a 25-year career in the FBI, focusing on intelligence analysis and counter-terrorism, to the private sector, teaching intelligence. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of communication skills, and her transition to the private sector. Elizabeth emphasizes the role of AI in intelligence, the need for critical thinking, and the significance of structured analytic techniques in training. She also provides

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01:02:42

From Manual Googling to Sophisticated Insight:...

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2025/12/03

SummaryIn this conversation, Terry shares his journey from government intelligence to the private sector, discussing the evolution of training and methodologies in intelligence analysis. He emphasizes the importance of structured analytical techniques and the challenges faced in adapting these methods in the private sector. The discussion also touches on the impact of geopolitics on cyber threats and the role of AI in intelligence work, highlighting the need for critical thinking and planning in the

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00:55:09

CTI Analysis, Co-Authoring a SANS course, and...

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2025/11/26

In this conversation, Freddy and Will delve into the world of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and sharing communities, exploring of Will T, the journey of a cybersecurity professional, the importance of training and community, the challenges faced in threat reporting, and the impact of AI on the field. They discuss the evolution of CTI, the necessity for critical thinking, and the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in intelligence work. The conversation emphasizes the need for

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01:46:14

From the CIA to inspiring global intelligence...

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2025/11/26

Step inside the real world of intelligence with Kathy Pherson, a pioneering CIA analyst whose career arc spans from a curious Kansas City upbringing to the highest levels of global intelligence. In this episode, Kathy reveals how she navigated the challenges of intelligence writing, honed her craft in security and Latin American analysis, and ultimately transformed the field with innovative structured analytic techniques.Kathy has candid reflections on balancing data and practical countermeasures,

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01:17:28

From Cargo Theft to Cyber Threats: An Intelligence...

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2025/09/28

In this conversation, Scott Small, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tidal Cyber, shares his journey into the field of CTI, discussing his background, current responsibilities, and the importance of curiosity and empathy in intelligence analysis. He emphasizes the role of AI and open-source intelligence in enhancing threat detection and response, while also addressing the challenges of implementing threat-informed defense strategies. The discussion highlights stakeholder engagement, the value

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01:14:24

Storytelling, Stakeholders, and Communicating CTI to...

Intelligence Tradecraft - Sharpen your analytic edge ·

2025/09/28

In this conversation, Freddy and Gert-Jan delve into the complexities of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence (CTI), exploring the importance of decision-making informed by intelligence, the challenges of training and development in the field, and the significance of metrics in demonstrating value. They discuss the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity, the necessity of critical thinking, and the importance of mentorship and community support for aspiring professionals.TakeawaysThe journey

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00:54:27

Insights into Cyber Threat Intelligence: From...

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2025/09/28

Join us in the first episode of our podcast where we interview Garrett Carstens in beautiful Berlin. Garrett shares his extensive experience in cyber threat intelligence, from his beginnings at the US Department of Defense to his current role as VP of Intel Operations at Intel 471. We delve into the transition from government to private sector, the importance of critical thinking in cyber intelligence, the evolution of threat intelligence, and how to effectively measure success in this field

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