On April 22, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for a special Awards Ceremony that celebrated the organization’s 10 years of operation. Alongside this important historical milestone, the CIB members partook in a longstanding tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event recognizes the dedicated …
Two members of the CIB were among five Coastal Carolina University students who were accepted to this year’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Collegiate Academy. The FBI Collegiate Academy is a prestigious and selective program for university undergraduates, designed to familiarize promising future security and intelligence professionals with the mission of the FBI and bring …
Chanticleer Intelligence Brief Officer Tessa Bentley, who served the organization in a variety of roles, including as Executive Director for two years, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s Distinguished Undergraduate Student for 2025. She has also been named Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Edwards and Gupta Colleges, as well as for the Departments of Intelligence …
Under the supervision of the Center for Applied Intelligence (CAI), the CIB has published a new report on the timely topic of leadership succession in Iran. The project was commissioned by Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. …
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts presented its semester-long research to senior officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Columbia, South Carolina, as well as to Russia specialists in a separate event hosted by the FBI’s Russian National Language Board. For the entirety of the spring 2025 semester, the CIB’s Applied Intelligence …
The CIB has published a new report on the unorthodox use of militaries in Latin America, which was commissioned by the United States Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Formed in 1994 as part of the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, NGIC provides general military intelligence, as well as specialized scientific and technical intelligence on …
On November 13, Senior Analysts in the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) presented their research on Iran to Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Among numerous career accomplishments, Ms. Storer is the recipient …
In May 2024, CyberSC, South Carolina’ trusted nonprofit organization in the field of cybersecurity, announced it would provide annual financial support to the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB), Coastal Carolina University’s nationally known student-led experiential initiative. For nearly 10 years, the CIB has helped hundreds of students refine their ability to gather, analyze and present information …
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, where they briefed officials from the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Founded in 1994, NGIC is part of the United States Army’s Intelligence and Security Command. It provides commanders and decision-makers timely scientific and technical intelligence, as well as general military intelligence, on foreign …
A team of CIB students, in association with CCU’s Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis and Research (CLEAR) are piloting a new project aimed at informing members of South Carolina’s public and private sectors about threats to critical infrastructure. The project is being piloted in coordination with the South Carolina InfraGard Members Alliance (SCIMA), an initiative led …
The CIB has published a report on the illicit use of cryptocurrencies, which was commissioned by the Washington Field Office of the United States Secret Service. Entitled “The Use of Non-State-Sponsored Cryptocurrencies by Criminal Organizations”, the 30-page report (PDF) is the product of a semester-long open-source research project that was conducted by the CIB’s Applied …
Two CIB analysts were invited to participate in a conference held at FBI Columbia, where they presented their research on critical infrastructure to an audience of security professionals. Last summer the CIB analysts, Chief Operations Officer Scott Boster and Cyber/Transnational Senior Analyst Nathan Wynkoop, worked alongside China Desk Analyst Katelyn Bredow to produce a comprehensive …
The Applied Intelligence Project of the CIB was invited to present its research before a distinguished audience at the United States Secret Service’s Washington Field Office (WFO) in Washington, DC, on December 1, 2023. A delegation of twelve senior analysts from the CIB, accompanied by CIB faculty mentor Dr. Joseph Fitsanakis, delivered a comprehensive two-hour …
A team of CIB analysts has authored a report that will be used by InfraGard Members Alliance, an Federal Bureau of Investigation-led initiative that helps protect the critical infrastructure of the United States. Founded in 1998, InfraGard consists of a nationwide network of over 80 chapters across the United States. It operates as a public-private …
The Chanticleer Intelligence Brief would like to congratulate two of its longtime members, Margaret “Megan” Shoop and Brianna Edwards, for going above and beyond in the 2022-2023 academic year. Megan (pictured above) served as an analyst in the CIB’s Asia Desk from August of 2020 until her graduation this semester. She received the Regional Expert …
On March 27, the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Critical Mission Centers (CMCs) traveled to the National Security Agency (NSA) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. While there, they met with a host of NSA officials and briefed them about the conclusions of their open-source research project. They also delivered an unclassified report, which contains the executive summary of …
Senior Analysts and Support Officers of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Critical Mission Center program briefed a six-member delegation from the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Thursday, March 23. The DIA delegation stopped by Coastal Carolina University’s state-of-the-art Intelligence Operations Command Center (IOCC) during their day-long recruitment tour of CCU. Four paid interns currently …
Four members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, CCU’s premier pre-professional organization, presented their research at the annual conference of the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE). They were among only a handful of undergraduate students to present research at this international conference, which brought together intelligence scholars and practitioners from over a dozen countries.
The Chanticleer Intelligence Brief, in association with the new Intelligence Operations Command Center (IOCC) at Coastal Carolina University, have launched a new experiential initiative. The Applied Intelligence Internship promises to be the most immersive, hands-on intelligence activity that has ever been offered for students in the Intelligence and Security Studies program at CCU. Each semester, …
During regular academic semesters, members and supporters of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief gather once a week to get to know each other, discuss current events and participate in fun activities, like the CIB weekly news trivia quiz. For the upcoming semester, the CIB invites the organization’s members and prospective members to meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm in room CSCC 300 of the Coastal Science Center Complex, located across US 501, at 301 Allied Drive, Conway, SC 29576. Continue reading
On April 22, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for a special Awards Ceremony that celebrated the organization’s 10 years of operation. Alongside this important historical milestone, the CIB members partook in a longstanding tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event recognizes the dedicated … Continue reading
With the participation of alumni from as far away as California and Texas, the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief hosted a special event to mark 10 years of continuous operation at Coastal Carolina University. The event was held on Saturday April 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the annual INTEL Careers Day event, which was held by … Continue reading
On April 14, the Senior Analysts of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) presented the findings of their semester-long research project before an audience of over 100 members of US government agencies, academics, students, and members of the public. The AIP project was titled “Assessment of Non-Official Cover (NOC) Passport and Identity Utilization … Continue reading
Two members of the CIB were among five Coastal Carolina University students who were accepted to this year’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Collegiate Academy. The FBI Collegiate Academy is a prestigious and selective program for university undergraduates, designed to familiarize promising future security and intelligence professionals with the mission of the FBI and bring … Continue reading
On November 19, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
Under the supervision of the Center for Applied Intelligence (CAI), the CIB has published a new report on the timely topic of leadership succession in Iran. The project was commissioned by Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. … Continue reading
Chanticleer Intelligence Brief Officer Tessa Bentley, who served the organization in a variety of roles, including as Executive Director for two years, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s Distinguished Undergraduate Student for 2025. She has also been named Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Edwards and Gupta Colleges, as well as for the Departments of Intelligence … Continue reading
On April 23, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts presented its semester-long research to senior officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Columbia, South Carolina, as well as to Russia specialists in a separate event hosted by the FBI’s Russian National Language Board. For the entirety of the spring 2025 semester, the CIB’s Applied Intelligence … Continue reading
The CIB has published a new report on the unorthodox use of militaries in Latin America, which was commissioned by the United States Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Formed in 1994 as part of the Army’s Intelligence and Security Command, NGIC provides general military intelligence, as well as specialized scientific and technical intelligence on … Continue reading
During regular academic semesters, members and supporters of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief gather once a week to get to know each other, discuss current events and participate in fun activities, like the CIB weekly news trivia quiz. For the upcoming semester, the CIB invites the organization’s members and prospective members to meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm in room CSCC 300 of the Coastal Science Center Complex, located across US 501, at 301 Allied Drive, Conway, SC 29576. Continue reading
On December 14, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony and celebration. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and … Continue reading
On November 13, Senior Analysts in the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) presented their research on Iran to Cynthia “Cindy” Storer, a legendary Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst who is currently featured in the exhibits hall of the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Among numerous career accomplishments, Ms. Storer is the recipient … Continue reading
During regular academic semesters, members and supporters of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief gather once a week to get to know each other, discuss current events and participate in fun activities, like the CIB weekly news trivia quiz. For the upcoming semester, the CIB invites the organization’s members and prospective members to meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00pm in room CSCC 300 of the Coastal Science Center Complex, located across US 501, at 301 Allied Drive, Conway, SC 29576. Continue reading
In May 2024, CyberSC, South Carolina’ trusted nonprofit organization in the field of cybersecurity, announced it would provide annual financial support to the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB), Coastal Carolina University’s nationally known student-led experiential initiative. For nearly 10 years, the CIB has helped hundreds of students refine their ability to gather, analyze and present information … Continue reading
On April 17, members of the Chanticleer Intelligence Brief (CIB) met at the Coastal Science Center Complex for yet another CIB Awards Ceremony. This is a longstanding CIB tradition that marks the culmination of the semester. The event aims to recognize the hard work of CIB recruits, members, analysts, and senior analysts, and to renew … Continue reading
An elite team of CIB Senior Analysts traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, where they briefed officials from the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). Founded in 1994, NGIC is part of the United States Army’s Intelligence and Security Command. It provides commanders and decision-makers timely scientific and technical intelligence, as well as general military intelligence, on foreign … Continue reading
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Members of the CIB’s Applied Intelligence Project (AIP) briefed Ms. Annette Redmond, who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Intelligence Policy and Coordination (IPC) in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR). Ms. Redmond joined the United States Department of State in 2017 and led the the Department’s modernization … Continue reading
A team of CIB students, in association with CCU’s Coastal Law Enforcement Analysis and Research (CLEAR) are piloting a new project aimed at informing members of South Carolina’s public and private sectors about threats to critical infrastructure. The project is being piloted in coordination with the South Carolina InfraGard Members Alliance (SCIMA), an initiative led … Continue reading
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