How to become a cybersecurity threat intelligence professional | Guest Neal Dennis

Neal Dennis of Cyware talks to us about building a collective defense via increased threat intelligence sharing in the global security community. Dennis has worked with customer success and clients, helping them map out new intelligence workflows, and has also built out several intelligence analysis programs for Fortune 500 companies. Neal started his career as a SIGINT specialist while serving in the United States Marine Corps and later supported cyber initiatives for USCYBERCOM, STRATCOM, NSA, 24th Air Force, USAF Office of Special Investigations and JFCC-NW. – Download our ebook, Developing cybersecurity talent and teams: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/ebook– Start learning cybersecurity for free: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free – View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Intro2:10 - Origin story3:57 - Military and linguistics influence 6:10 - Work in counterintelligence8:51 - Digital forensics work11:02 - Changes in open-source intelligence work13:00 - Building a global defensive network15:46 - Why aren’t we sharing info?18:41 - How to implement global changes?23:42 - Areas of friction for sharing29:15 - Threat intel and open-source intel as a job32:55 - Do research analysis35:03 - Hiring outlook37:15 - Tell us about Cyware39:38 - Learn more about Dennis and Cyware40:06 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.