The Human Side of Threat Intelligence
About this episode
Ingrid Parker discusses the complexities and human aspects of threat intelligence in cybersecurity.
Ingrid Parker, Director of Intel Response at Unit 42, has a background that doesn't fit the mold: art student, Army linguist, systems administrator deployed to Afghanistan, co-author of 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center. In this conversation, she and David dig into what it actually feels like to do threat intelligence at the highest levels — how you build the kind of thinking that lets you get inside an adversary's head, what you look for when you're hiring for that skill, and what the job quietly costs the people who do it well. Related Episodes: The Art of Threat Hunting — Ryan Chapman on how threat hunters develop instincts and expertise Transform Your SOC and Get Ahead of the Threats — Clay Brothers on SOC transformation and what makes teams resilient Designing Human-Centered Security Operations — Liz Pinder and Patrick Bayle on analyst burnout, focus, and what the SOC owes its people #ThreatIntelligence #CyberDefense About Threat Vector Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks is your premier podcast for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends. The…
People in this episode
Host: David
Guest: Ingrid Parker
Topics covered
- threat intelligence
- cybersecurity
- human factors in security
- adversary mindset
- SOC transformation
- analyst burnout
Keywords
- threat intelligence
- cybersecurity operations
- adversary analysis
- SOC
- analyst burnout
- hiring for security
- Unit 42
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Unit 42
Books & works: 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center
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