Signals & Stories
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<p>A limited podcast series from The Vertex Project exploring how cyber threat intelligence has evolved over the past decade and what it takes to build intelligence teams can trust.</p>
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July 14, 2026
Episode 6: Avoiding Common Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Pitfalls
<p>Even the most experienced cyber threat intelligence (CTI) analysts aren't immune to cognitive bias. In this episode of <b>Signals & Stories</b>, the team explores some of the most common analytical pitfalls that can quietly influence investigations and how strong analytical tradecraft helps avoid them.</p><p></p><p>The conversation covers confirmation bias, premature threat attribution, and the dangers of forcing new activity to fit existing narratives. The team also examines today's intelligence "echo chamber," where repeated reporting can amplify assumptions without adding new evidence, making validation more important than ever.</p><p></p><p>Along the way, the panel discusses why healthy analytical cultures encourage constructive disagreement, how mentorship and professional communities accelerate growth, and why curiosity remains one of the most valuable skills an analyst can develop.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're new to cyber threat intelligence or have spent years in the field, this episode offers practical insights for improving analytical rigor, challenging assumptions, and producing intelligence that prioritizes evidence over ego.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode:</b><br />• Recognizing and overcoming confirmation bias<br />• Avoiding common threat attribution mistakes<br />• Evaluating evidence without forcing connections<br />• Building teams that embrace constructive debate<br />• Why mentorship and continuous learning matter in CTI</p><p></p><p>Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on what separates good intelligence from great intelligence and how better analytical habits lead to better decisions.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about The Vertex Project and Synapse: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://vertex.link" target="_blank"><b>vertex.link</b></a><br /><br />#CyberThreatIntelligence #CTI #ThreatIntelligence #OSINT #Attribution #CyberSecurity #ThreatResearch #SignalsAndStories #TheVertexProject #Synapse</p><p></p><p>Join our community:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://synapsechat.slack.com/ssb/redirect" target="_blank"><b>Slack</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertexproject/" target="_blank"><b>LinkedIn</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/vtxproject" target="_blank"><b>Twitter/X</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/vertexproject.bsky.social" target="_blank"><b>Bluesky</b></a></li></ul><p></p>
June 30, 2026
Episode 5: The Evolution of Attribution in Cyber Threat Intelligence with Kamil Bojarski
<p>In this episode of Signals & Stories, Kali Fencl sits down with Jennifer Kolde (thesilence), Principal Intelligence Analyst at The Vertex Project, and cyber threat intelligence expert, Kamil Bojarski, to explore how attribution has evolved over the last decade.<br /><br />Drawing from Kamil's recent workshop at CyCon, the conversation examines how modern cyber operations increasingly rely on complex ecosystems of contractors, infrastructure providers, malware developers, and operational teams. Together, they discuss why traditional attribution models are under pressure, how regional expertise can strengthen investigations, and why collaboration across technical CTI, OSINT, and geopolitical disciplines is essential for understanding today's threat landscape.<br /><br />Whether you're a threat intelligence analyst, security researcher, or simply interested in how cyber operations are changing, this episode offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of intelligence analysis.<br /><br />In this episode:<br /><br />🔹 How cyber threat intelligence has evolved over the last 10 years<br />🔹 Why attribution is becoming more complex<br />🔹 The growing role of public-private cyber ecosystems<br />🔹 Why language and regional expertise matter in CTI<br />🔹 Common pitfalls analysts face when making assumptions<br />🔹 Lessons learned from building hands-on intelligence workshops<br />🔹 The future of attribution, collaboration, and intelligence tradecraft<br /><br />Learn more about The Vertex Project and Synapse: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://vertex.link" target="_blank">vertex.link</a> <br /><br />#CyberThreatIntelligence #CTI #ThreatIntelligence #OSINT #Attribution #CyberSecurity #ThreatResearch #SignalsAndStories #TheVertexProject #Synapse</p><p></p><p>Join our community:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://synapsechat.slack.com/ssb/redirect" target="_blank"><b>Slack</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertexproject/" target="_blank"><b>LinkedIn</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/vtxproject" target="_blank"><b>Twitter/X</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/vertexproject.bsky.social" target="_blank"><b>Bluesky</b></a></li></ul><p></p>
June 16, 2026
Episode 4: How Analysts Think During an Investigation
<p>In this episode of <i>Signals & Stories, </i>host <b>Kali Fencl</b> sits down with Vertex Project analysts <b>Ryann</b> "<b>Reign" Hallback</b>, <b>Jen "The Silence" Kolde</b>, and <b>Mary Beth "Savage" Lee</b> to explore the investigative mindset behind threat intelligence work.</p><p>The conversation goes beyond indicators and malware to examine how experienced analysts approach uncertainty, evaluate evidence, and determine whether a lead is worth pursuing. The team discusses the importance of context, how to separate signal from noise, why confidence should be backed by evidence, and the cognitive biases that can derail an investigation.</p><p></p><p>They also share lessons learned from years of intelligence work, including common mistakes analysts make, the challenges of proving attribution, the role of malware in investigations, and why skepticism is one of the most valuable skills an analyst can develop.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a seasoned intelligence professional or just starting your cybersecurity journey, this episode offers a candid look at the thought processes that drive effective investigations.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode:</b></p><ul><li>Where investigations really begin</li><li>How analysts decide what is worth pursuing</li><li>The difference between signal and noise</li><li>Why context matters more than a single indicator</li><li>The risks of over-relying on malware families</li><li>Common mistakes analysts make</li><li>How Synapse helps analysts connect disparate data sources</li><li>The importance of showing your work and validating conclusions</li></ul><p></p><p><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://vertex.link/10-year-anniversary" target="_blank">https://vertex.link/10-year-anniversary</a></p><p></p><p>#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntelligence #CTI #CyberThreatIntel #APT1 #InformationSecurity #ThreatAnalysis #CyberPodcast #TheVertexProject</p><p></p><p>Join our community:</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://synapsechat.slack.com/ssb/redirect" target="_blank"><b>Slack</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vertexproject/" target="_blank"><b>LinkedIn</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/vtxproject" target="_blank"><b>Twitter/X</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/vertexproject.bsky.social" target="_blank"><b>Bluesky</b></a></li></ul>
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