Paul Raffile
Independent
- Intelligence Analyst and Investigator
Paul Raffile is an intelligence analyst specializing in global cybercrime and transnational organized crime. He has led digital investigations across government and corporate sectors, uncovering emerging threats at the intersection of cybersecurity and national security.
He began his career supporting U.S. government intelligence collection efforts focused on ISIS and other terrorist groups, analyzing and disrupting extremist networks. Transitioning to the private sector, Paul applied his expertise to protect companies, places, and people from a range of emerging threats. He has held senior roles in corporate intelligence, most recently serving as Vice President of Risk Intelligence at Teneo and as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Paul's work has consistently focused on identifying and mitigating online threats before they escalate. His recent research into global financial sextortion syndicates—cybercrime networks targeting youth across digital platforms—has been featured by major media outlets including NBC News, Bloomberg, BBC, and The New York Times. His findings have directly contributed to safety updates on leading social media platforms, enhancing online protections for vulnerable users worldwide.
Beyond operational work, Paul has trained law enforcement, government agencies, and private sector professionals in intelligence analysis, threat disruption, and digital investigations, helping to strengthen institutional capacity across sectors.
Paul earned his master’s degree from Harvard University. He holds bachelor’s degrees in National Security Studies and Global Studies from the University of New Haven.
With a career that bridges frontline intelligence work and strategic risk management, Paul continues to lead efforts that safeguard both digital and physical environments from complex, evolving threats.
He began his career supporting U.S. government intelligence collection efforts focused on ISIS and other terrorist groups, analyzing and disrupting extremist networks. Transitioning to the private sector, Paul applied his expertise to protect companies, places, and people from a range of emerging threats. He has held senior roles in corporate intelligence, most recently serving as Vice President of Risk Intelligence at Teneo and as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Paul's work has consistently focused on identifying and mitigating online threats before they escalate. His recent research into global financial sextortion syndicates—cybercrime networks targeting youth across digital platforms—has been featured by major media outlets including NBC News, Bloomberg, BBC, and The New York Times. His findings have directly contributed to safety updates on leading social media platforms, enhancing online protections for vulnerable users worldwide.
Beyond operational work, Paul has trained law enforcement, government agencies, and private sector professionals in intelligence analysis, threat disruption, and digital investigations, helping to strengthen institutional capacity across sectors.
Paul earned his master’s degree from Harvard University. He holds bachelor’s degrees in National Security Studies and Global Studies from the University of New Haven.
With a career that bridges frontline intelligence work and strategic risk management, Paul continues to lead efforts that safeguard both digital and physical environments from complex, evolving threats.