#475: Real World OSINT and Cyber Threat Intelligence Tips and Tricks
Aug 8, 2024
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Gary Ruddell, an OSINT and cyber threat intelligence expert, shares his transformative journey from military to civilian life in cybersecurity. He offers insights on leveraging unique military skills and emphasizes the importance of continuous learning. The conversation explores the evolution of OSINT and CTI, touching on modern investigative techniques and ethical concerns. Ruddell also highlights the power of AI tools like ChatGPT for improving cyber intelligence efficiency and shares essential strategies for success in cybersecurity exams.
Increased convenience in technology can lead to significant security vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of user vigilance and security hygiene.
The transition from military service to cybersecurity can leverage military intelligence skills, showcasing passion and experience as keys to success.
Choosing the right cybersecurity certifications is crucial for career advancement, emphasizing a strategic approach aligned with personal career goals.
Deep dives
The Role of Technology in Enhancing Convenience
Technologies are increasingly designed to augment human capabilities and improve convenience in daily tasks. The discussion includes an instance where an individual exploited others' intoxication to empty their bank accounts using only their iPhones and PIN codes. This highlights the potential risks associated with convenience technologies, emphasizing that while they can make tasks easier, they can also lead to serious security vulnerabilities. It underlines the need for users to remain vigilant and practice good security hygiene to prevent such exploitation.
Privacy Concerns with Location Tracking
Location tracking via smartphones is executed through a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi access points, and cell towers, allowing devices to pinpoint user locations both indoors and outdoors. The podcast explains how devices leverage satellites to determine precise locations by calculating time and distance. Furthermore, it discusses how often people overlook their digital footprints that can be tracked without their awareness. To mitigate tracking, users can utilize airplane mode as a temporary solution, underscoring the importance of privacy awareness in the digital age.
Transitioning from Military to Cybersecurity Careers
The conversation shifts to the journey of a guest who transitioned from military service to a cybersecurity career, emphasizing that skills learned in the military, particularly in intelligence roles, can be leveraged in civilian jobs. The guest, despite lacking formal education, illustrates that passion and real-world experience can pave the way to success in the cybersecurity field. Additionally, the podcast addresses the challenges veterans face when adapting to civilian roles and the importance of learning and evolving even after formal education. This narrative aims to inspire those feeling lost by showcasing that success is still attainable despite previous setbacks.
Cybersecurity Education and Career Paths
The discussion includes a detailed breakdown of educational pathways within cybersecurity, emphasizing the significance of certifications. The guest provides insights on popular certification routes, such as CompTIA Security+, OSCP, and the more practical certifications available in the market. It highlights how a strategic approach towards choosing certifications can align with career goals in areas like cyber threat intelligence or pen testing. The overall message encourages aspiring cybersecurity professionals to define their objectives and pursue education and certifications that complement their chosen paths.
Balancing Security and Usability in Personal Technology
A critical discussion arises around the balance of security measures against the usability of consumer technology, particularly focusing on voice recognition features. The guest shares a cautionary tale illustrating vulnerabilities in technology and how attackers can exploit simple security oversights. This discussion emphasizes the importance of implementing robust security measures but recognizing that users often prioritize convenience over security. Practical advice includes using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and maintaining software updates, which can significantly enhance device security.
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00:00 - Coming up
01:00 - Sponsored Section
02:59 - Intro
04:51 - Gary Ruddell’s background
07:29 - How Gary got into the cyber space
09:28 - Advice to transition from military to civilian
11:27 - Military skills
12:58 - How Gary got into the cyber space
17:42 - IppSec & Hack the box
20:50 - How long did it take you?
22:26 - Career path in 2024
26:56 - Gary Ruddell’s Socials and channel
32:00 - Gary’s vision
37:57 - Day to day
42:27 - 3 minute Thursday
44:35 - Story time, lost leads
48:50 - Using Maltego
50:19 - Using Chat GPT
52:05 - Tips To Pass The OSCP First Time
54:34 - How to Better Protect Yourself
01:01:05 - A new take on Email
01:03:10 - Bank Security
01:06:03 - Exploits in VPN software
01:07:22 - Law Firm Email Hacked
01:08:40 - Advice to Stay Sane in Today's World
01:11:44 - Conclusion
01:11:49 - Outro
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