Summary of Reddit Comments on Cyber Threat Intelligence

Job Market and Roles

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) roles are scarce, mainly located in the D.C. area or offer remote positions with few postings.
Roles in some companies involve building presentations and briefs rather than technical work, which may not suit all candidates.
Threat intelligence can be a responsibility of detection engineering teams or a dedicated role in some companies.
Metrics to justify CTI can be challenging without multiple dedicated CTI staff.

SANS courses (specifically GCTI and GOSI) are well-regarded for CTI training but can be expensive.
Other CTI-related certifications like CPTIA, CySA, or threat intelligence courses done by experts such as Sergio Caltagirone are recommended.
Self-study guides like Katie Nickel's or resources from expert channels on YouTube can be valuable for CTI learning.

OpenCTI is recommended for visualization, and other tools like Chiasmodon and Crowdstrike Falcon Intelligence Recon are also mentioned.
Free resources like OTX, Greynoise, and MISP are highlighted, and paid tools like Flashpoint are suggested for comprehensive monitoring.
Analyzing APT groups and staying updated on threat actors are essential for effective threat intelligence.

Military backgrounds with clearances and certifications like Security+ can improve job prospects in the CTI field.
Transitioning from roles like all-source analyst to CTI can be beneficial with relevant qualifications and experience.
Networking with organizations like Mandiant or defense contractors can aid in landing CTI roles.

Articles and discussions point towards a national security threat related to activities by Russia involving potential orbital nuclear weapons, creating bipartisan concerns.
Insights from insiders and senators hint at the possibility of Russian missile testing or ASAT weapons creating a long-term planning need to counter the threat.

Discussions include perspectives on The Matrix characters, Agent Smith as the protagonist, and an AI world simulation analysis intertwined with real-world security threats.
Quotes from notable figures like Bill Binney and references to vulnerabilities of all Internet-capable devices add depth to the cyber threat intelligence discourse.