Welcome to the Global Threat Intelligence Summit

Julia Belle will kick us off, providing an overview of the event and what you can expect during the day’s discussions.

Julia Belle

State of the Threat Roundtable

Don Smith, VP of the Counter Threat Unit^TM, will host a roundtable discussion with senior research experts Rafe Pilling, Sarah Kern, and Keith Jarvis, focusing on the latest threat trends, including state-sponsored attacks, credential compromises, ransomware, and more.

Don Smith
Vice President, Counter Threat Unit
Secureworks

Sarah Kern
Security Researcher
Secureworks

Rafe Pilling
Director of Threat Intelligence
Secureworks

Keith Jarvis
Senior Security Researcher
Secureworks

Keynote Address
Fireside Chat: Bridging Borders in Cybersecurity

Join our MC, Julia Belle, as she hosts a compelling fireside conversation with Cynthia Kaiser, Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Cyber; Will Lyne, Head of Cyber Intelligence at the UK National Crime Agency; and Don Smith, Vice President, Secureworks CTU. This discussion will highlight the crucial role of international cooperation, public-private partnerships, and ongoing efforts to understand and counter the impact of cybercrime and cyber threats.

Julia Belle

Will Lyne
Head of Cyber Intelligence
UK National Crime Agency

Cynthia Kaiser
Deputy Assistant Director
FBI Cyber

Don Smith
Vice President, Counter Threat Unit
Secureworks

An A to Z of dominance: Chinese cyber threat in the age of the Xictionary

Mark Osborn will examine China’s ongoing use of cyber intrusions to further its political, military and economic aims and answers the question, “How are China’s intelligence collection operations evolving?” 

Mark Osborn
Security Researcher
Secureworks

The Winding Road to Attribution

Presented by Director of Threat Intelligence, Rafe Pilling, this session will explore the series of technical breadcrumbs and analytical pivots used to unmask an Iranian APT operator.  

Rafe Pilling
Director of Threat Intelligence
Secureworks

Deepfake Deep Dive: Truths and Myths in AI and Social Engineering

Chris Yule, Director of CTU Capabilities, will lead a panel discussion featuring partners from Mimecast and SentinelOne, along with our own expert, Aiden Sinnott. The panel will explore the realities and misconceptions surrounding deepfakes, AI, business email compromise (BEC), and social engineering. 

Chris Yule
Director of CTU Capabilities
Secureworks

Gregor Stewart
VP, AI and Machine Learning Engineering
SentinelOne

Dr. Kiri Addison
Senior Manager – Product Management
Mimecast

Aiden Sinnott
Security Researcher
Secureworks

The Shifting Sands of Ransomware

Tim Mitchell will provide insights into the ever-evolving world of ransomware, highlighting how loyalties and tactics continue to change in the post-LockBit era. 

Tim Mitchell
Senior Security Researcher
Secureworks

Embedding Threat Intelligence for Super Security

Join Nash Borges, Head of Engineering, and Chris Yule, Director of CTU Capabilities, as they explore how integrating threat intelligence into security platforms enhances overall protection. This presentation will highlight how embedding deep analytics and real-world insights can drive superior detection, deliver unmatched response, and ensure that your security investments provide maximum value. 

Nash Borges
Head of Engineering
Secureworks

Chris Yule
Director of CTU Capabilities
Secureworks

Musings from a Dark Web Newbie: Digital Footprints and Dark Web Insights

As a newcomer to the dark web research team, our Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager Rebecca Taylor will relay her learnings after six months monitoring the criminal underground. Rebecca will share her experiences and insights on how employees’ digital footprints can make their way into the dark web and impact business security.

Rebecca Taylor
Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager
Secureworks

Defending Against Dynamic Attacker Networks: Insights from AWS and Secureworks

As threat actors increasingly use compromised systems and cloud-based platforms, the challenge for network defenders grows. The rapid turnover of this infrastructure, especially within shared or re-allocated cloud environments, makes detection and remediation more difficult. In this session, experts from Secureworks and Amazon Web Services (AWS) will explore effective strategies to protect organizations from these evolving threats, focusing on the unique challenges and solutions within cloud-based environments. 

Keith Jarvis
Senior Security Researcher
Secureworks

Charles Roberts
Senior Security Consultant
AWS

Context Matters: Defending Your Business with Threat Intelligence

Join in as Alexandra Rose, Director of Threat Intelligence and Government Partnerships, and Stacy Leidwinger, VP of Marketing, discuss how the CTU and threat intelligence help businesses maintain a defensible position amid increasing regulatory pressures. 

Alexandra Rose
Director of Threat Intelligence and Government Partnerships
Secureworks

Stacy Leidwinger
VP of Marketing
Secureworks

Closing Remarks from our CEO

Wendy Thomas, CEO, will cover the importance of threat intelligence and how it is crucial for securing your mission.

Wendy Thomas
CEO
Secureworks