Treadstone 71, commonly referred to as T71, is a private intelligence firm established in 2002 by the husband-and-wife duo, Jeffrey Scott Bardin and Nancy L. Bardin. Throughout its history, the company has undergone several reorganizations. Currently, it operates under the Treadstone 71 brand as a legal entity registered in 2018, bearing the number L18000092967.
T71 was established to bring together members of the intelligence community. The organization offers training courses in intelligence and counterintelligence that adhere to international standards, catering to both academic institutions and professionals within the intelligence community. Furthermore, Treadstone 71 has developed a comprehensive solution for information sharing, facilitating the creation of internal intelligence communities of interest and managing the entire process through iterative feedback.
Treadstone 71 LLC (T71) is part of The Intelligence Community Inc. network and holds Bronze sponsor status. The Intelligence Community Inc. serves as a professional network for personnel from the US government, military, national security, and the private sector.
T71 is affiliated with a variety of organizations, including CompTIA Association, RANE Network, Nüvitek (True Modernization Business Process Automation), XCorp Solutions, Innovative Solutions Consortium, Jennifer Schaus & Associates, The MASY Group, Institute for Defense & Government Advancement (IDGA), and Human Domain Solutions.
Treadstone 71 actively promotes its online presence, with its website available in 26 languages, including Ukrainian, though it does not offer a Russian translation. The company conducts research on the work of Russian experts, follows key OSINT communities on Telegram, and monitors speakers at the Positive Hack Days (PHDays) cybersecurity forums. T71 is aligned with current trends by developing its training programs and incorporating language models into its analytics. However, it also engages in outright plagiarism, as exemplified by the “Course for Training Information Operations Coordinators,” which has a counterpart that was implemented in Russia well before T71’s version.
Treadstone 71 is a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. (doing business as SANS Institute), which alleges violations of the Lanham Act, unfair competition, and copyright infringement. SANS accuses Treadstone 71 LLC and Jeffrey Bardin of defamation and harassment, as well as attempts to lure customers through misleading claims.
Jeffrey Bardin and his Treadstone 71 specialize in delivering analytical reports and assessments related to cyber threats and information warfare, with a particular emphasis on countries such as China, Iran, and Russia.
T71 conducts comprehensive analyses of election meddling methods, psychological operations, and influence strategies. Their reports help identify vulnerabilities and develop strategies and tactics for potential use in information warfare against the aforementioned countries in the digital realm.
In 2002, Jeffrey Bardin was arrested for cybercrimes. He has gained extensive experience in IT security across various organizations, including ITSolutions, EMC, Hanover Insurance, Investors Bank & Trust, and others. Jeffrey Bardin has participated in numerous IT security conferences, workshops and events, speaking at notable gatherings such as the Seventh National HIPAA Summit, Card Tech Secure Tech, Wall Street, Gartner Security Summit, RSA Conference, and many others.
Bardin actively participates in the IS2 information security conference in the Czech Republic, serving as a guest expert and ambassador for Treadstone 71. His presentations focus on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Jeffrey Bardin has contributed to various publications on IT security in media outlets such as Interface Tech News, Business Insider, and Mass High Tech. His articles address a broad range of topics related to security, from vulnerability and risk management to compliance with the HIPAA and ISO 17799 standards.
Jeffrey Bardin is the author and co-author of several books on IT security and computer science. His expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, CBS News Live, FoxNews, and BBCRadio.