Signals & Stories

Episode 1: There’s CTI and There’s Intelligence

Signals & Stories

Show Notes

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) has come a long way—but has its definition kept pace with its potential? In this episode, Vertex co-founders Visi Stark and John “Whippit” Rodgers reflect on a decade of CTI evolution, from manual workflows to automation-driven analysis. They explore the risks of narrowing intelligence into rigid outputs, the hidden dangers of ambiguity in modern data processing, and why precision, timing, and intentional automation are critical to delivering real impact. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink CTI not as a function, but as a discipline that drives better decisions across the business.

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