Inside the FBI: Cyber, Counterintelligence, and Career Paths

Описание: In this episode, we interview Matt Osegard, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with over 21 years of experience in cybersecurity and counterintelligence investigations.

Matt shares his journey from Army officer and classroom teacher to leading cyber and counterintelligence operations inside the FBI.

We discuss:
• What training at Quantico is actually like
• How agents get assigned to cyber and counterintelligence roles
• The evolution of cybercrime and ransomware investigations
• The investigative mindset required to solve complex cyber cases
• What happens when an organization calls the FBI during a cyber incident
• How the FBI works with international partners to pursue threat actors across borders
• Advice for anyone considering a career as an FBI Special Agent

If you’re interested in cybersecurity careers, federal law enforcement, counterintelligence, or how cybercrime investigations really work, this episode gives you an inside look at the mission and the mindset behind the Bureau’s cyber operations.
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Guest Links

• Matthew Osegard (LinkedIn):   / matthew-osegard-05879b265  
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Chapters

00:00 Opening And Guest Introduction
01:57 From Army Officer To Seventh-Grade Teacher
06:57 Why The FBI And Getting To Quantico
08:01 Life And Training At Quantico
13:35 Assignments Across FBI Programs
16:25 Counterintelligence Explained
18:47 Cyber’s Evolution Inside The Bureau
20:38 Roles On A Cyber Squad
26:08 The Investigator Mindset And Training
30:30 First Contact: How The FBI Engages Victims
36:00 Case Stories: Wires, Ransomware, And Stalking
40:38 International Cooperations And Legal Attaches
44:46 Career Advice For Joining The FBI
49:05 Reflections, Legacy, And Closing
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