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In traditional intel roles, analysts avoid making direct recommendations. But Scott Scher explains why that doesn’t work in the business world. CTI teams can’t just present options, they need to say what should happen next. Scott breaks down why effective CTI must go beyond context and offer clear, actionable guidance for defenders. Hidden Truths: Traditional intel avoids giving direct recommendations Business leaders and defenders want clear next steps CTI teams must say.

Weak passwords are a major security risk, leaving your organization vulnerable to ransomware attacks, account takeovers and data breaches. In this video, we break down how weak passwords lead to ransomware, the additional risks they pose and how organizations can protect themselves.

CTI isn’t just about detecting threats, it’s about helping defenders justify the decisions they make. Scott Scher explains why cyber threat intelligence should be seen as cover, not an excuse. It should be seen as a way to prioritize and explain security actions with confidence. Scott lays out how CTI can give defenders clarity, accountability, and the ability to say.

Unwanted pop-ups, a slow system or a homepage you don’t recognize could be signs of spyware. In this video, we’ll show you the warning signs of spyware and how to remove it from your laptop. Don’t let cybercriminals spy on you — take action now!

When your AI agents go awry, rewind those changes easily with Agent Rewind from Rubrik. As AI agents gain autonomy and optimize for outcomes, unintended errors can lead to business downtime. Agent Rewind will enable organizations to undo mistakes made by agentic AI by providing visibility into agents' actions and enabling enterprises to rewind those changes to applications and data. We’ve integrated Predibase's advanced AI infrastructure with Rubrik's recovery capabilities to enable enterprises to embrace agentic AI confidently.

Defense teams and many others across the organization don’t always understand what intelligence is or how to use it. Scott Scher explains why that second part, how to use it, is what CTI teams often miss. Scott shares why intelligence must go beyond reports and clearly communicate what matters and what to do next. Key Points: Most teams don’t know how to apply raw intelligence CTI must embed the “so what” and “what now” Reports alone are not enough Actionability is what makes intel valuable.

Cyber threat intelligence is often misunderstood, seen as a niche reporting function instead of the connective tissue that links defenders, leaders, and strategy. In this episode of Data Security Decoded, join Caleb Tolin as he sits down with Scott Scher, a cyber threat intelligence (CTI) expert with an unconventional backstory, to explore how his off‑grid years shaped his view on resilience, why CTI should be seen as “counter‑threat intelligence,” and how intelligence defenders, and policy teams can work as one to turn raw data into actionable security decisions.