About this episode
In this episode, Mikey Pruitt interviews Brian Hein about strategies to disrupt cybercrime and enhance cybersecurity through collaboration and open-source data.
Want to know how to cut cybercrime’s profits in half? In episode 55 of dnsUNFILTERED, host Mikey Pruitt sits down with Brian Hein – a veteran threat‑intelligence strategist – to spill the playbook for disrupting online crime and strengthening security communities.Brian shares how open‑source data, community collaboration, and clear metrics can turn the tide against cybercriminals. He explains the role of the World Economic Forum’s Cybercrime Atlas and the Traffic Light Protocol in making threat intel actionable. From measuring impact to building better partnerships, this conversation shows why cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls but also about teamwork.- Cut crime profits by targeting revenue streams – “Disrupting their profits can have a huge impact.” - Less friction and sharper metrics mean more real‑world results. - Collaboration in security amplifies detection, attribution, and response. - The Cybercrime Atlas gives you the big picture of global threats. - Open‑source tools like passive DNS data turn raw signals into insights.If you found this eye‑opening, hit subscribe, drop a comment with your thoughts, or share it with anyone who cares about safer cyberspace…
People in this episode
Host: Mikey Pruitt
Guest: Brian Hein
Topics covered
- cybercrime
- threat intelligence
- collaboration
- security
- open-source data
- metrics
Keywords
- cybersecurity
- threat intelligence
- open-source tools
- collaboration
- Cybercrime Atlas
- Traffic Light Protocol
- metrics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: World Economic Forum, Traffic Light Protocol, Cybercrime Atlas
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