Episode 38 — Profile Threat Actors and Agents: Motivation, Capability, and Likely Next Moves (Task 1)
This episode explains how to profile threat actors and agents using motivation, capability, and constraints, so you can predict likely next moves and select appropriate defensive priorities. You will learn how different actor types, such as financially motivated criminals, insiders, or state-aligned groups, tend to differ in tradecraft, patience, and target selection. We will discuss why attribution confidence matters, how to avoid overclaiming based on weak evidence, and how to use behavior patterns to guide containment and monitoring decisions. You will also hear scenarios where actor profiling changes what you protect first, such as prioritizing credential resets versus focusing on data access review, and how communication to stakeholders should reflect uncertainty responsibly. Exam questions often reward candidates who can balance intelligence-driven reasoning with disciplined evidence standards. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
