Here, Teresa Walsh, a former NCIS analyst and current Chief Intelligence Officer (CINO), shares how intelligence tradecraft, critical thinking, and stakeholder-focused analysis must underpin cyber threat intelligence in an AI-saturated world, especially in heavily regulated sectors like finance.
She discusses the importance of understanding the audience in intelligence work, the challenges of transitioning from government to private sector, and the evolving role of AI in the field.
Teresa emphasizes the need for critical thinking, continuous training, and the significance of stakeholder engagement in delivering valuable intelligence. The conversation also touches on the future of intelligence, the impact of AI, and the importance of measuring success and value in intelligence work.
Key takeaways
Intelligence is a profession, not a personality trait
Raw data is not intelligence
Audience and purpose drive value
Private-sector CTI lacks role and training standards
Finance is mature because it’s regulated, not smarter
Effective CTI blends technical and strategic skills
AI and LLMs are tools, not replacements
Beware “AI solves everything” thinking
Metrics must go beyond counts
Curiosity, humility, and feedback fuel growth
Resources and references mentioned
Structured Analytic Techniques (SAT) book - https://www.amazon.com/Structured-Analytic-Techniques-Intelligence-Analysis/dp/150636893X
Feedly - https://feedly.com/
IAP Training - https://inteltradecraft.com/sat-certifications
SANS Talk: The Way to a Stakeholder’s Heart is by Providing Value: Measuring Success of Your CTI Program - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5agsRg6-L4o
Metrics by Gert-Jan - https://github.com/gertjanbruggink/metrics
Psychology of Intelligence book - https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/static/Pyschology-of-Intelligence-Analysis.pdf
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