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Think Like a Spy, Hunt Like a Hacker: Former FBI Agent Eric O’Neill on Outsmarting Cybercriminals

This episode originally aired in collaboration with Simply Cyber and is re-released here as part of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast archives. ________________________________________ What can cybersecurity professionals learn from counterintelligence and espionage? In this episode of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we’re joined by Eric O’Neill, former FBI counterintelligence agent who helped catch one of the most damaging spies in U.S. history, Robert Hanssen. Eric shares how the mindset used to hunt spies applies directly to modern cybersecurity threats. We explore the psychology behind cybercriminals, how attackers manipulate trust, and why thinking like an adversary is critical for defending today’s digital environments. This conversation bridges espionage, cybercrime, and human behavior, offering lessons that are just as relevant for aspiring analysts as they are for seasoned professionals. In this episode, we discuss: • How counterintelligence tactics translate to cybersecurity • The psychological tools used by spies, hackers, and con artists • Why understanding attackers matters more than tools alone • The dangers of the dark web and modern cybercrime ecosystems • Skills and traits that make great investigators and defenders • Career advice for breaking into cybersecurity ________________________________________ Episode Resources • Book – Gray Day / Spies Among Us (Eric O’Neill) https://ericoneill.net/books/spies_an... • Newsletter https://ericoneill.net/newsletter/ • Movie – Breach (2007) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401997/ • Website https://ericoneill.net/ • Eric O’Neill on LinkedIn   / eric-m-oneill   • Eric O’Neill on YouTube    / @ericoneill.official   ________________________________________ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity & Espionage 05:47 The Evolution of Cybercrime & Espionage 13:06 Understanding Cybercrime Techniques 22:02 The DICE & PAID Frameworks 24:29 Ransomware: A Personal Incident 27:53 Breaking into Cybersecurity 31:56 Traits of a Successful Investigator 33:47 Making Breach (2007) 35:48 Understanding Robert Hanssen 39:42 Charm, Manipulation & Social Engineering 40:46 Final Thoughts on Staying Safe ________________________________________ Connect With The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast • Join Our Community on Skool Connect with other aspiring and experienced cybersecurity professionals Link: https://www.skool.com/the-cybersecuri... ________________________________________ Thank You to Our Sponsor A special thank you to ‪@ACILearning‬ for supporting season 5 of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast. ACI Learning provides hands-on IT and cybersecurity training designed to help professionals build real-world skills and advance their careers. Learn more at: https://acilearning.com ________________________________________