Thought Leadership

The Role of Intelligence in Legal Practice JUNE 2024 bACK TO hOMEPAGE In our May newsletter, Sibylline CEO Justin Crump raised the concept of “professional intelligence (PROSINT)” to explain the value of our services to functions outside the traditional security world, such as supply chain, communications and legal teams. The last example got me thinking: […]

What’s in a Name? Defining What we do for the Wider Audience MAY 2024 bACK TO hOMEPAGE One of the hottest debates in our industry is explaining what we do and giving it a sensible name. There are so many loaded terms, many tainted by association with government, military, or covert work. It’s a constant

Intelligence and the Private Sector – Demystifying the Landscape APRIL 2024 bACK TO hOMEPAGE In 2020, during my second consecutive year of living and working in Afghanistan, I made the decision to join the private sector. My role in Afghanistan was contracted, though fully embedded within a UK Government Department. Having worked exclusively in the

How Sibylline’s embedded services stand out in the security and intelligence sector FEBRUARY 2024 bACK TO hOMEPAGE Our Client Relations Manager, Robert Veldhuizen, explores the unique features that set Sibylline’s Embedded Services apart. A former embed himself, Robert highlights the benefits of our support structure for both our embeds and their clients, as well as

Embracing Imperfection: Israel-Hamas and the reality of intelligence estimation DECEMBER 2023 bACK TO hOMEPAGE “How did Israeli intelligence fail to stop major attack in Gaza?” (BBC) “Hamas’s attack was an Israeli intelligence failure on multiple fronts” (The Economist) “Hamas’s murderous attack will be remembered as Israeli intelligence failure for the ages” (The Guardian) As the

Embedded Services in the Security Industry – what you should consider when building your security program. OCTOBER 2023 bACK TO hOMEPAGE Many companies have been hit with layoffs; few have seen a reduction in their security needs. Due to a growing climate crisis, residual impacts from the COVID pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, there

Building the Intelligence Function: Seven Potholes on the Road to Success SEPTEMBER 2023 bACK TO hOMEPAGE With proper vision, capable teams and intentional systems, the intelligence function can empower an organisation by illuminating risks and opportunities. However, many leaders underestimate the diligent planning and sustained commitment needed to build a successful company from scratch. After