Cyber Stories Podcast

Cyber Threat Intelligence with Nigel Boston | EP. 26

Day Johnson — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:34:00 GMT

Chatting with Nigel Boston, who is a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Professional. Nigel has built and led threat intelligence programs that reduce incident response times, operationalize threat intelligence, and automate workflows to help teams focus on what really matters: staying ahead of the threat curve.

In this episode, we discuss how Nigel discovered cyber threat intelligence and carved a path into the field, what core security skills make a difference in Cyber Threat Intelligence, and how threat intelligence intersects with detection engineering, cloud security, and even AI.

We also dive into the future of threat intelligence, the rise of actionable intelligence, and his new course, Cyber Threat Intelligence Fundamentals, with Ellington Cyber Academy (ECA), which is a game-changer for anyone looking to break into the space.

We’ve also had Kenneth, the founder of ECA, in EP 10, so definitely be sure to check that out.

Whether you're new to cybersecurity or aiming to level up your threat intel game, this conversation is packed with clarity, strategy, and real-world wisdom.

Quick side note: This episode was filmed in November 2024, so you can expect to see me with shorter hair.

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→ Nigel's LinkedIn

→ Nigel's Course

→ ECA

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Community College to Microsoft Cybersecurity Internship with Carl David

Day Johnson — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:14:16 GMT

A conversation with Carl David, a rising cybersecurity professional who started as an Incident Response Intern with Microsoft’s world-renowned DART team.

Carl, originally from Rwanda, shares how he broke into the field after studying at Collin College, where I also began my journey.

He’s now making waves as an Intelligence Analyst Intern at Semperis and will be joining USAA as a Cybersecurity Intern in Summer 2025.

We explore Carl's journey of landing his first internship at Microsoft, which subsequently opened doors to two more offers, various certifications, clear college pathways, and career insights.

We also discuss the significance of deliberate networking and developing cybersecurity projects. Additionally, we address the hardships that come with immigration and the obstacles faced by international students, along with strategies for overcoming them.

Carl’s journey serves as a blueprint for aspiring cyber professionals, particularly those starting from humble beginnings.

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→ Carl's LinkedIn

→ Carl's Blog

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Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Engineering with Ayoub Fandi

Day Johnson — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Ayoub Fandi, a Staff Security Assurance Engineer at Gitlab and host of the GRC Engineering Podcast, as we discuss transforming GRC from a cost center into a strategic product through automation and engineering. Ayoub shares his journey from aspiring economist to successful cybersecurity professional. We explore whether GRC is technical and introduce GRC engineering, which uses engineering practices to enhance governance, risk, and compliance. We highlight the shift in GRC professionals' backgrounds and how technical skills improve GRC workflows. We also emphasize the importance of cybersecurity knowledge in GRC roles and what it means to operate at the staff level. This conversation offers invaluable insights for aspiring staff engineers, including advice on getting into GRC and building a career in GRC Engineering. → Ayoub's LinkedIn

→ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) for the Cloud-Native Revolution Course

→ GRCEngineeringPodcast

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The Cybersecurity Bootcamp Industry & Level Effect with Anthony Bendas

Day Johnson — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:54:38 GMT

A conversation with Anthony Bendas - Co-Founder at Level Effect, where he designs and delivers cutting-edge cybersecurity training programs, including the Cyber Defense Analyst Program. With over a decade of experience spanning penetration testing, security consulting, and engineering, he has built a reputation for translating complex security concepts into practical, real-world applications.

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Cyber Threat Intelligence at Microsoft & Building KC7 with Simeon Kakpovi

Day Johnson — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Simeon Kakpovi, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Microsoft & founder of the KC7 foundation.

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Automating Security Detection Engineering with Dennis Chow

Day Johnson — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT

A conversation with Dennis Chow, an experienced security engineer and manager who has led global security teams in multiple Fortune 500 industries. Dennis started from an IT and security analyst background, working his way up to engineering, architecture, and consultancy in blue and red team-focused roles. Dennis is also a former AWS professional services consultant who focused on transforming security operations for clients and holds GIAC Security Expert (GSE) #288. Dennis' Blog

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Asking Cybersecurity Bootcamp Graduates If It Was Worth It

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:36:23 GMT

Live panel discussion with boot camp graduates, asking them difficult questions about their Cybersecurity boot camp experience. Podcast starts at 01:40.

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From US Marine to Cybersecurity Analyst with David Huynh

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:00:55 GMT

Today’s episode is with a friend and Cyberwox Community Manager, David Hyunh, and we discuss everything involving his evolution and transition from the US Marines to becoming a Cybersecurity Analyst.

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From Olympic Athlete To Cloud Engineer Ifeanyi Otuonye

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:42:08 GMT

Today’s episode is with a friend, Ifeanyi Otuonye, and we discuss everything involving his past life as an Olympic Athlete and the journey to becoming a Cloud Engineer.

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Asking Ex-Helpdesks How To Transition Into Cybersecurity

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:19:46 GMT

Live panel discussion of previous Helpdesk and IT Support Professionals who now work in Cybersecurity. Episode starts at 2:45.

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Modern Detection Engineering with Jimmy Vo

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:53:36 GMT

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Cashier turned Cybersecurity Content Engineer with Malik Girondin

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:34:37 GMT

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Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:25:50 GMT

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Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:20:04 GMT

Izzy is a GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) professional with over a decade of experience in Cybersecurity. In today's episode, we discuss everything related to this field and address various misconceptions that many people have about GRC. We also delve into Izzy's life as a Digital Nomad and the many lessons she's learned over that journey.

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US Marine Cyber Threat Intelligence to Cybersecurity Creative with Chris Cochran

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:09:23 GMT

Chris Cochran is Hacker Valley Media's Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer (@HackerValleyMedia). He is a former cybersecurity leader who now focuses on content creation. With a background in threat intelligence from his time in the US Marine Corps, Chris has spent over a decade building Threat Intelligence Programs for significant organizations like Netflix.

Currently, he serves as the Chief Evangelist and Advisory CISO at Huntress, passionately addressing cybersecurity challenges SMBs face. Chris's expertise and practical communication skills make him a valuable asset in Cybersecurity.

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Deli Clerk turned Fortune 500 SIEM & SOAR Consultant with Kenneth Ellington

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:20:08 GMT

Kenneth is a seasoned senior consultant with extensive experience in SIEM and SOAR technologies. He has taught at reputable universities like the University of Houston and has worked as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, including Publix, DTCC, and EY. Kenneth's expertise has helped his clients achieve significant salary increases within a short span of three months. His proficiency in these technologies, coupled with his teaching and consulting achievements, make him a highly sought-after professional in the cybersecurity field.

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From CISO to Cloud Security YouTuber with Ashish Rajan

Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:54:20 GMT

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Day Johnson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:34:23 GMT

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Becoming A Detection Architect at 21 with Charles Quansah

Day Johnson — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:21:55 GMT

This episode is an interview with my best friend and @CyberwoxAcademy co-founder Charles. Charles is one of the brightest and sharpest young people I know, and this conversation has been going on for a long time.

We talk about Charles’ journey into Cybersecurity, securing multiple Cybersecurity internships during College, majoring in Computer Science while learning Cybersecurity on his own, Specializing in Azure Security, becoming a Threat Detection Architect, and much more. _____________ 🧬 EPISODE RESOURCES: 🔹Blacks in Cybersecurity 🔹Microsoft surpasses $20B in security revenue as enterprise customers consolidate news article 🔹Azure Detection Lab Blog 🔹Azure Detection Lab Playlist 🔹Just-in-time Access 🔹My Notion Tutorial for Beginners