55: Thr3at Hunt3r, Brian Hein

Want to know how to cut cybercrime’s profits in half? In episode 55 of dnsUNFILTERED, host Mikey Pruitt sits down with Brian Hein – a veteran threat‑intelligence strategist – to spill the playbook for disrupting online crime and strengthening security communities.Brian shares how open‑source data, community collaboration, and clear metrics can turn the tide against cybercriminals. He explains the role of the World Economic Forum’s Cybercrime Atlas and the Traffic Light Protocol in making threat intel actionable. From measuring impact to building better partnerships, this conversation shows why cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls but also about teamwork.- Cut crime profits by targeting revenue streams – “Disrupting their profits can have a huge impact.” - Less friction and sharper metrics mean more real‑world results. - Collaboration in security amplifies detection, attribution, and response. - The Cybercrime Atlas gives you the big picture of global threats. - Open‑source tools like passive DNS data turn raw signals into insights.If you found this eye‑opening, hit subscribe, drop a comment with your thoughts, or share it with anyone who cares about safer cyberspace. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cyber Threat Intelligence02:29 The Evolution of Threat Research05:24 Intelligence Theater and Its Impact08:20 Collaboration in Cybersecurity10:42 Understanding Cybercrime Metrics13:28 The Role of the Cybercrime Atlas15:56 Traffic Light Protocol in Cybersecurity18:33 Over classification and Its Consequences20:54 Future of Cybercrime and Community Action23:21 Building Relationships in Cybersecurity25:56 Skills Development for Threat Researchers28:34 Attribution in Cyber Threat Intelligence30:42 The Future of Cybercrime33:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing ThoughtsBrian's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heinbrian/