Operational Threat Intelligence: How does that work?

Welcome to the 26th episode of How do you managed an operational threat intelligence program? In this installment, Joshua Nicholson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuanicholson/) traverses the realms of business, technology, and those often-unnoticed opportunities that slip through the cracks. Today, our spotlight turns towards a paramount facet that frequently resides in the shadows: Threat Intelligence management. While the realm of Business Intelligence has flourished over decades, employing cutting-edge tools to unveil hidden insights within data, Threat Intelligence has seldom basked in the limelight of decision-making. But why does this crucial component remain relegated to the background? Join us on a journey to unearth the untapped potential and overlooked dimensions of Threat Intelligence. Our host engages in an intriguing dialogue with the distinguished Mr. Brian Mohr, an industry expert who illuminates the striking parallels between Business Intelligence and Threat Intelligence. Despite the availability of advanced technologies, Threat Intelligence remains an underrecognized powerhouse, yearning for its rightful acknowledgment. This episode (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp94j2q_-F4SwvxgQYI_8Cg). imparts the understanding that tools and technology wield great power, yet their impact rests on those who wield them. The conversation underscores the vital role of a Threat Intelligence analyst—a counterpart to a Business Analyst in the realm of threats. Just as a Business Analyst deciphers intricate data for informed decisions, a Threat Intelligence analyst decrypts threats and vulnerabilities, propelling proactive strategies. Our esteemed guest regales us with captivating anecdotes from workshops, where Intelligence teams dissect a corporation's 10-K statement—a goldmine of insights into a company's risks and pursuits. This reveals that Threat Intelligence isn't a distant relation; it's a sibling with its own unique challenges. Join us in dispelling the misconceptions around Threat Intelligence and discovering its potential to revolutionize decision-making. The time has come to honor a discipline that, like Business Intelligence, holds the key to well-informed choices. Tune in to episode 26, as overlooking Threat Intelligence is a regrettable oversight. Our guest today is Brian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvmohr/), co-founder of Reqfast (www.reqfast.com), a program management platform tailored for intelligence and investigative teams. With over two decades in intelligence and security, Brian's journey began in the Marines, specializing in Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence. Transitioning to a financial services company, he implemented threat intelligence workflows. Brian ventured into an intelligence provider, creating workshops and understanding both sides of the threat intelligence relationship. Holding an MS in Cybersecurity, an MBA, and even an Associate of Arts in Chinese Mandari