Threat Intelligence

Middlebury Institute Will Host First-Ever West Coast Edition of International Cyber Competition

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-05-12T09:13:02-0700

The Middlebury Institute has partnered with the Atlantic Council to host undergraduate and graduate students in November 2025 for a cyber competition. Participants will analyze and respond to a fictional cyber crisis during the weekend event.

Field Work: Students Develop Workshops to Help the Community Avoid Scams

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-04-25T10:48:58-0700

Students, seniors and veterans learned how to avoid scams through an educational series developed by financial crime intelligence students at the Middlebury Institute.

New Master’s in Threat Intelligence Prepares Professionals to Tackle Complex Global Security Challenges

Sierra Abukins — 2025-02-28T10:50:35-0800

The 12-month, STEM-designated program offers hands-on training in cyber threat analysis, financial crime investigation, and emerging security challenges, preparing graduates for a wide range of roles, especially in the private sector.

Students Crunch Data for Federal Agencies to Help Thwart Global Crime and Drive Trade Growth

Caitlin Fillmore — 2025-01-16T14:07:09-0800

The analyses run by Middlebury Institute students have supported federal investigations into trade-based financial crimes—and helped students land jobs.

A Veteran’s Path from the Military to a Career in Financial Crime Compliance

Jamal Malik BAMANPTS ‘18 — 2024-12-02T11:45:55-0800

Jamal Malik BA/MANPTS ’18 describes his career journey from chasing down terrorists to overcoming imposter syndrome in graduate school to establishing a career in the financial crime sector.

Faculty Give a Sneak Peek into Their Current Research at Showcase

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-10-23T09:16:22-0700

Several faculty members discussed their current research and projects with prospective students and the Institute community. Topics ranged from financial crime to AI in the classroom to poetry and policy.

Middlebury Institute Posts Strongest Showing Yet at Cyber Competitions

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-08-13T14:18:57-0700

For the first time, the Institute fielded not one, but three teams, two of which reached the semifinals of the competitive international Cyber 9/12 cybersecurity competitions.

Student Cyber Group Hosts AI Expert to Explore Emerging Security Threats

Jake Lopata — 2024-06-10T11:52:11-0700

Students recently hosted Gary Wright, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of an AI company, for a conversation on challenges at the intersection of cyber threats, emerging AI technology, and national security.

Karen Nershi Joins Middlebury Institute as Part of Cybersecurity Expansion

Sierra Abukins — 2024-05-20T13:44:44-0700

She will be teaching courses and continuing her research on international security questions emerging from the adoption of new technologies, with a particular focus on ransomware, state-backed cyber crime, and cryptocurrency.

Compliance Expert and Alum Shares Candid Advice from 20 Years in the Public and Private Sectors

Caitlin Fillmore — 2024-04-16T15:37:48-0700

Kristen Hecht shared with current students how she leveraged her experience at the Institute in her career working in financial compliance around the globe for entities like the Treasury Department, Meta, Binance, and USBC.