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From Attribution to Advancement: Red Canary’s Katie Nickels Tackles CTI’s Biggest Questions

From Attribution to Advancement: Red Canary’s Katie Nickels Tackles CTI’s Biggest Questions

Update: 2024-02-20
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The esteemed Katie Nickels joins us on the show today! Katie is the Director of Intelligence Operations at Red Canary, and our conversation with her explores a wide array of topics, ranging from career growth in threat intelligence to the intricacies of attribution and threat actor naming.

Katie delves into her diverse career journey and transitions to advice for those entering the field, emphasizing persistence, creativity, and considering entry-level roles like SOC analyst positions. There is also talk of avoiding burnout while pursuing one’s passion, especially in cybersecurity.

We also dive into:
  • Communication and attribution challenges including the confusion of different naming conventions
  • Marketing and the personification of threat actors
  • Strategic approaches in handling incidents and avoiding panic

For more information, check out our website.
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From Attribution to Advancement: Red Canary’s Katie Nickels Tackles CTI’s Biggest Questions

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