CyberWire Daily Charity Wright: Pursue what you love. [Threat intelligence] [Career Notes]
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Dec 28, 2025 Charity Wright, a threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future, shares her fascinating journey from a U.S. Army linguist to cybersecurity expert. She discusses the transition from military life to the private sector amid a challenging job market. Charity emphasizes the importance of teamwork and bias recognition, urging listeners to embrace diverse perspectives. She also advocates for greater representation of women in cybersecurity, encouraging all to pursue their passions without being constrained by past roles.
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From College Recruit To Army Linguist
- Charity Wright joined the U.S. Army after a recruiter invited her to test for the Army Linguist Program in college.
- She learned Mandarin, was stationed in Hawaii at NSA, and transitioned to the Army National Guard to support her family's needs.
Job Market Pushed Her Into Cybersecurity
- After relocating to Maryland near Fort Meade, Charity struggled to find cleared contract work in 2012 due to a saturated market.
- That challenge pushed her into a private-sector cybersecurity role, marking a major career shift.
Threat Intel Is Global And Rapidly Changing
- Threat intelligence work is fast-paced and global, with no dull days monitoring threats and influence operations.
- Charity focuses on strategic global intelligence and has recently concentrated on Chinese influence operations.