Certified: The GIAC GCTI Audio Course

Certified: The GIAC GCTI Audio Course

Jason Edwards

Episodes 68
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

This course is designed to teach you how real-world threat intelligence actually works, from first signal to final decision. It focuses on turning raw technical data into clear, defensible intelligence that security teams and leaders can trust. Rather than memorizing isolated frameworks or chasing alerts, you learn how to think analytically, challenge assumptions, and build conclusions that hold up under pressure. The emphasis throughout is on clarity, rigor, and practical application in modern security environments. You will learn how to model intrusions, track adversary behavior over time, and assess evidence with appropriate confidence and restraint. The course walks through the full intelligence lifecycle, including requirements setting, analysis, attribution, reporting, and operationalization. You will practice using established models to explain complex attacks, translate intelligence into detection and hunting, and communicate risk in language that decision makers can act on. Equal attention is given to technical skill and professional judgment, because both are required for effective intelligence work. This course is built for analysts, defenders, and security professionals who want to move beyond reactive analysis and into trusted advisory roles. By the end, you will be able to produce intelligence that drives decisions, improves defenses, and earns credibility with both technical teams and senior leadership. The skills taught here are durable and transferable, forming a strong foundation for long-term growth in threat intelligence and cybersecurity operations.

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Welcome to the GIAC GCTI Audio Course

Feb 08, 2026 1m Trailer Transcript

This course is designed to teach you how real-world threat intelligence actually works, from first signal to final decision. It focuses on turning raw technical data into clear, defensible…

Episode 69 — Mega review: compress the course into mastery

Feb 08, 2026 9m Transcript

We conclude our journey by reviewing the core principles of threat intelligence that ensure your long-term success as a defender of the enterprise. This mega review synthesizes the entire GCTI…

Episode 68 — Essential terms: plain-language glossary for clarity

Feb 08, 2026 11m Transcript

The mark of a senior analyst is the ability to translate specialized technical vocabulary into plain-language concepts that provide clarity for non-technical stakeholders across the organization.…

Episode 67 — Exam-day tactics to maximize your score

Feb 08, 2026 14m Transcript

The transition from months of intense study to the actual day of the GCTI assessment requires a shift from learning mode to performance mode, where technical expertise must be demonstrated under the…

Episode 66 — Deliver high-impact briefings under time pressure

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

The ultimate test of a senior intelligence professional is the ability to distill weeks of technical forensic work into a few moments of high-stakes communication. In the professional world of…

Episode 65 — Close stakeholder feedback loops for iteration

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

The final stage of a mature intelligence lifecycle is the closing of the feedback loop, where stakeholder input is used to drive the continuous improvement and iteration of your analytical products.…

Episode 64 — Handle sensitivities and caveats without friction

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

Managing the sensitivity of intelligence data is a non-negotiable professional requirement, necessitating the use of the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) to ensure that caveats and sharing restrictions…

Episode 63 — Exchange intelligence using standards that travel

Feb 08, 2026 12m Transcript

To achieve the speed and scale required for modern defense, intelligence must be exchanged using universal technical standards that allow disparate security tools to communicate without manual…

Episode 62 — Share intelligence through trusted, auditable processes

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

Collaborative defense depends on the secure and auditable exchange of threat data with trusted partners, requiring a strict adherence to protocols that protect both the information and the…

Episode 61 — Measure intelligence impact with meaningful feedback

Feb 08, 2026 15m Transcript

Measuring the true value of a threat intelligence program requires moving beyond vanity metrics, like the volume of reports produced, and focusing on the tangible impact your work has on…

Episode 60 — Write decision-focused reports leaders actually read

Feb 08, 2026 14m Transcript

Writing effective intelligence reports requires a "decision-focused" approach, ensuring that busy executive leaders can immediately understand the threat and the specific actions they need to…

Episode 59 — Enable proactive threat hunting that finds needles

Feb 08, 2026 15m Transcript

Proactive threat hunting uses intelligence to search for "hidden" threats that have successfully bypassed automated security controls, requiring a disciplined, human-led approach to data…

Episode 58 — Drive detection engineering with intel requirements

Feb 08, 2026 16m Transcript

Intelligence requirements should be the primary driver for the detection engineering process, ensuring that the organization’s monitoring rules are specifically tuned to the behaviors of the most…

Episode 57 — Operationalize intelligence for frontline defenders

Feb 08, 2026 14m Transcript

The ultimate value of threat intelligence is measured by its ability to be "operationalized" into specific, technical actions that help frontline defenders detect and contain threats more…

Episode 56 — Manage attribution bias and external pressure

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

Maintaining analytical objectivity is a significant challenge when faced with high-stakes security incidents and intense external pressure from leadership or the media to provide quick answers. This…

Episode 55 — Reassess attribution as new signals emerge

Feb 08, 2026 14m Transcript

Attribution is a dynamic process that must be constantly reassessed as new technical signals and external reporting emerge to challenge old conclusions. This episode focuses on the "iterative" nature…

Episode 54 — Present attribution responsibly to decision makers

Feb 08, 2026 13m Transcript

Presenting attribution findings to executive leadership requires a strategic shift in communication, focusing on the business implications of the threat rather than just the technical name of the…

Episode 53 — Calibrate attribution confidence with sober language

Feb 08, 2026 14m Transcript

The language used to describe attribution must be carefully calibrated to reflect the true level of analytical certainty and to avoid the dangerous misunderstandings that come with absolute…

Episode 52 — Weigh attribution tradeoffs and avoid overreach

Feb 08, 2026 16m Transcript

Attribution is a high-stakes analytical exercise that requires a careful weighing of tradeoffs between the need for accountability and the risk of making an incorrect or premature claim. This episode…

Episode 51 — Track adversary TTPs to anticipate moves

Feb 08, 2026 16m Transcript

Tracking an adversary's Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) is the most effective way to move from a reactive defensive posture to a proactive, anticipatory one. This episode focuses on the…

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