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Impactful Moments
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - What is Threat Intelligence?
02:17 - How did you get into Threat Intel?
03:20 - All Source vs Threat Intelligence
04:09 - What was the transition into cyber like?
07:03 - What is the salary potential for Threat Intel analysts?
09:00 - What skills do Threat Intel Analysts need?
10:09 - How to answer tough Threat Intel interview questions
10:47 - What does the first day on the job look like?
12:07 - What are the expectations of a Threat Intel Analyst?
13:18 - What expectations should an Intel Analyst have for their employer?
16:51 - Are threat intel feeds valuable?
18:26 - Chris’ first big threat intel “win”
22:24 - How have you changed as an analyst over the years?
24:22 - How to stand out in cybersecurity
27:24 - Advice for those breaking into Cyber Threat Intel
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