Jenn Funk

Cyber Threat Intelligence, or CTI, often sounds like a career reserved for people with access to classified data, expensive platforms, or years of experience. The truth is, some of the most valuable CTI skills can be developed using free and accessible tools available to anyone willing to dig in. CTI isn’t just about collecting data—it’s about learning how to think like an investigator, uncovering connections, and turning scattered details into meaningful insight. If you’ve ever wondered how...

Think Like a Hacker: How Understanding the Adversary Makes You a Better CTI Analyst In cyber threat intelligence, the best analysts don’t just collect data, they understand people and human behaviors. Behind every phishing email, malware strain, or ransomware note is a human being making decisions, following incentives, limited to their personal resources and adapting to their environment. When you learn to think like a hacker , you move beyond the surface of technical indicators and start...

Misconceptions of Intelligence vs Data: What You Need to Know In cybersecurity, few concepts are as misunderstood as the relationship between data , information , and intelligence.  These terms are often used interchangeably, even by experienced professionals, but they are not the same. One of the most common misconceptions is the belief that the more data a team collects, the more “intelligent” the organization becomes. In reality, this assumption can lead to massive inefficiencies, poor...