From Law Enforcement to Cyber Threat Intelligence: Andrew Crotty’s Journey into Cybersecurity
Hacker in the Loop (formerly Simply Offensive)
From Law Enforcement to Cyber Threat Intelligence: Andrew “GingerHacker” Crotty’s Journey into Cybersecurity
In this episode of Simply Offensive, Phillip Wylie sits down with Andrew “GingerHacker” Crotty to talk about breaking into cybersecurity, building a career in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), and creating content that helps others enter the industry. Andrew shares his unconventional path from law enforcement and military service into cybersecurity and explains how curiosity, persistence, and community shaped his success.
The conversation dives into what cyber threat intelligence actually looks like day to day, how CTI teams support incident response, and practical advice for professionals who want to pursue careers in intelligence, SOC operations, or offensive security. Andrew also discusses his YouTube channel and nonprofit efforts focused on helping newcomers break into cyber.
Connect with Andrew “GingerHacker” Crotty:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-crotty-gingerhacker/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX_oAbc0_CLEdwMI5n64oQ
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Connect with your host, Phillip Wylie:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/phillipwylie
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PhillipWylie
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