(S07) (MAIN) The vital role of Threat Intelligence in proactive cyber defense

In today's threat landscape, a reactive security posture is a losing battle. This session demonstrates how Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) empowers organizations to shift from perpetual defense to proactive resilience. We will demystify the CTI lifecycle and show how understanding your adversaries allows you to anticipate attacks, focus limited resources, and measurably reduce risk. We will then provide a practical framework for implementation, focusing on defining clear intelligence requirements for strategic, operational, and tactical stakeholders. Attendees will leave with an actionable roadmap to build an intelligence program that transforms security from a reactive cost center into a strategic advantage.