Theater #1: Adversary Threat Intelligence Drive Cyber Operations: The Critical Role of Operationalizing Threat Intelligence and Active Hunting in Defending Against Nation-State Adversaries

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As cyber threats from nation-state actors—China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran—continue to evolve in sophistication and persistence, actionable threat intelligence informs proactive cyber operations. This panel, hosted by the former CIO of the Joint Special Operations Command, brings together cybersecurity leaders from the Department of Defense and CrowdStrike’s Falcon OverWatch team to discuss how intelligence-driven cyber operations enhance national defense and shift from reactive to proactive activities.

The discussion demonstrates the importance of leveraging high-fidelity threat intelligence to identify, disrupt, and mitigate adversarial activities before they achieve their objectives and impose significant costs on the adversary. Panelists will explore how advanced threat hunting methodologies—powered by the right data—uncover hidden threats and accelerate response actions. Additionally, the panel will address the evolving tactics of nation-state adversaries, the necessity of real-time operational visibility across all domains; cloud, identity, and workload, and how public-private collaboration enhances threat intelligence sharing and incident remediation.

Attendees will gain insight into real-world adversary tradecraft, best practices for integrating cyber threat intelligence into defensive operations, and the role of proactive threat hunting in strengthening cybersecurity postures across military and government networks. This panel is essential for cybersecurity professionals focused on fortifying cyber defenses against today’s most advanced threats.

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