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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →