Episode 25 — Rate sources and evidence with discipline
Rating the reliability of your sources and the credibility of your evidence with technical discipline is essential for producing intelligence that leaders can trust. This episode explores the standardized "grading scales" used within the intelligence community, such as the Admirality Code, to communicate the level of certainty in a finding. We discuss how to evaluate a source’s history of accuracy and how to corroborate a single piece of evidence with multiple independent data points to increase its "weight" in your analysis. In a certification scenario, you might be asked to assign a reliability rating to a social media leak versus a verified firewall log entry. Practical application involves being transparent about the "limitations" of your data, clearly stating where evidence is thin or unverified. Mastering this rating process ensures that your final intelligence product is balanced and realistic, providing a clear understanding of what is "fact" and what is "expert assessment." Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
