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SOAA-IWI Conference 2024: Intelligence and the Changing Landscape of Irregular Warfare Warriors, leaders, and cybersecurity enthusiasts, Next week, the battlefield of knowledge will ignite at the SOAA-IWI Conference 2024 in Falls Church, Virginia. On July 17th and 18th, the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) joined forces with the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI) to host a conference that promises to reshape the future of irregular warfare. This is your call to action for those with a fervent passion for cybersecurity. 🔥 Jax S., SOAA Board Member and VP of Cybersecurity at Pearson, will lead an esteemed panel featuring legends who have forged the path in our domain: 👉 Candice Frost - Director at Nightwing and Adjunct at Georgetown University 👉 Cait Conley - Sr. Advisor to CISA Director 👉 Thomas Ryan - Founder of Asymmetric Response Prepare to immerse yourself in discussions that will cover: 🔥 Uncrewed Systems 🔥 Cybersecurity 🔥 Counterintelligence & OSINT 🔥 Defense Industrial Base This is more than a conference; it's a crucible where innovation meets strategy, and where you'll gain insights from the vanguards of our field. The knowledge shared here will be the edge you need to stay ahead of the curve in a world where cyber and physical domains converge. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary. With limited seats available, registration closes on July 9th, 2024, or when tickets sell out—whichever comes first. Act now to secure your place among the elite. Don't wait, take the first step towards enhancing your cybersecurity knowledge. Register now for the SOAA-IWI Conference 2024: https://lnkd.in/ga7zUCtC #specialoperations #cybersecurity #osint #Counterintelligence #nationalsecurity #conference #

IT’S MASTER CLASS MONDAY AGAIN! Join us for our twelfth informative Master Class “The Best Defense is ATT&CK: Applying MITRE ATT&CK to Your Organization” Episode 12 - Exploring the MITRE ATT&CK framework.   MITRE ATT&CK has become the language defenders use when analyzing adversaries. MITRE’s database of tactics and techniques enables multiple teams, including red-teams, pen testers, threat hunters, and developers, to improve their security defenses. They can share information and then analyze and emulate different adversarial actions. Join this session to learn about:   - How to operationalize the MITRE ATT&CK framework - What are the MITRE ATT&CK framework’s biases and limitations - Where and when you should use MITRE ATT&CK in your SASE solution - What is MITRE’s Center for Threat Informed Defense, and what are some of its cutting-edge projects In this special, cohosted Masterclass, Ross Weisman, Innovation Lead at MITRE Center for Threat Informed Defense, Bill Carter, SE at Cato Networks, and Etay Maor, Sr. Director of Security Strategy at Cato Networks, will analyze multiple use cases and unveil their biases and limitations. They will then dive into how MITRE ATT&CK can be used within your SASE solution and see how this will enhance your organization’s security posture.   The classes are hosted by industry-recognized cybersecurity researcher and keynote speaker, Etay Maor. Etay is an industry recognized cyber security researcher and keynote speaker. Previously, Etay served as the CSO for IntSights, Executive Security Advisor at IBM, and Head of RSA Security’s Cyber Threats Research Labs. Etay holds a BA in Computer Science and MA in Counter Terrorism & Cyber Terrorism. Etay is an adjunct professor at Boston College and sits on the RSA and QuBits conference CFP committees. He is a frequent featured speaker at industry conferences, tapped often by major news outlets for his astute commentary on, and insights into, the cybersecurity news of the day. https://lnkd.in/gif2SiWN #cybersecurity #cyberthreats #cyber #catonetworks #mitre #mitreattack #sase

Level Up Your Security Posture with Threat-Informed Defense ️ Are you tired of generic security solutions that don't address real-world threats? The Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) is here to change the game. They bring together the best security minds to develop a shared understanding of cyber adversaries and their tactics. Here's what CTID offers: MITRE ATT&CK Framework Integration: CTID leverages the industry-standard MITRE ATT&CK framework to map your defenses against real-world adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures). Collaborative Research: Stay ahead of the curve with CTID's ongoing research initiatives that identify emerging threats and refine defensive strategies. Community Building: Connect with a network of security professionals and benefit from shared knowledge and expertise. By adopting a threat-informed approach, you can: Prioritize security controls: Focus your resources on addressing the threats that matter most to your organization. Improve detection and response: Enhance your ability to identify and stop real-world attacks. Stay proactive, not reactive: Anticipate adversary tactics and adapt your defenses accordingly. Ready to learn more? Visit the CTID website: https://lnkd.in/d5APAkqX #threatinformeddefense #cybersecurity #mitre #securitycommunity #infosec Feel free to share your thoughts on threat-informed defense in the comments! Lahari Karanam, Adenike Robinson, Abdulazeez Mohammed, Precious Chukwu, Faith Kaminus, Onyekachukwu Chidimma Ogidi, Jediel ADEFOULOU

Cyberbit Wins BIG at SC Awards Europe!  We're thrilled to announce that Cyberbit has secured the 2024 SC Awards Europe for Best Enterprise Security Solution!🏆 This prestigious award validates our commitment to revolutionizing cybersecurity skill development. Here's why we won: 🛡️Live-fire drills that build muscle memory with real attacks & commercial tools.  🛡️Crisis simulations that pressure-cook leaders & SOC teams for peak decision-making.   🛡️Hands-on labs for mastering essential skills for a thriving security team.   🛡️Data-driven insights that track progress & improvements with automated measurement.   🛡️Aligned with industry frameworks (NIST/NICE & MITRE ATT&CK).   🛡️Trusted by the world's top security organizations.    Uncover the Full Story Behind Cyberbit's SC Awards Europe Win>>> https://lnkd.in/eP3m5Xxa

Take advantage of this session on cyber threats and regulations to further strengthen your board’s readiness. #diversifiedsearch #DSG #cyber #cyberawareness #DSGAltaAssociates #boardeffectiveness #boardeducation

Are you or a member of your team attending FS-ISAC Americas Spring Summit next week in San Diego? If so, it's a good time to get an overview and demo of Tidal Cyber Enterprise Edition, as it is setting the standard for Threat-Informed Defense. Learn how Enterprise Edition can organize critical threat and defensive intelligence structured against MITRE ATT&CK, and synthesize that intelligence using: 🔹 Threat profiles that prioritize adversaries under TTPs 🔹 Defensive stacks that calculate risk reductions from deployed security tools 🔹 Coverage maps showing residual risk on a TTP by TTP basis ...and, of course, operationalize all of that analysis by delivering new recommendations every time a threat changes. Drop by booth #21 to meet with co-founders Rick Gordon and Richard Struse, and senior advisor Jeffrey J. Linenfelser, who can walk you through all of this. Want to get on their calendars now? Comment here or send us your details and we'll get you scheduled: https://lnkd.in/eZc4mUVX Hope to see you there!

🛡 The Center for Threat-Informed Defense 🛡 The ever-evolving cyber threat landscape demands a proactive approach. Traditional security testing methods often lack the targeted focus needed to effectively assess your defenses against sophisticated attackers. This is where the Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) comes in! ️ 🔎What is CTID? CTID is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing a shared understanding of cyber adversaries and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). They play a crucial role in building a global community of threat-informed defense practitioners. Why is CTID Important? 📌Empowering Threat-Informed Emulation Plans (TIEPs): CTID resources and research are instrumental in designing and executing TIEPs, a superior testing approach that simulates real-world attacker behavior based on threat intelligence. 📌MITRE ATT&CK Framework: CTID is a key contributor to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the industry standard for understanding adversary TTPs. This framework allows security professionals to map attack simulations and identify potential vulnerabilities specific to their organization. 📌Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: CTID fosters collaboration between security professionals by providing a platform for sharing best practices and threat intelligence. Visit the CTID website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dYAXDaMn Micheal O.Ruth OkerekeTricia NyoikeDare AimuyedoOluwagbenga Ogunsanya #cybersecurity #threatintelligence #threatinformeddefense #MITREATTCK #VTFoundation

Cyber threats, how to respond & culture too - please join us (& invite a friend), for this important session with Jason Smolanoff and Aileen Alexander. Why join? I had the privilege of hearing Jason speak at Cornell Tech and immediately wanted to share his advice with everyone I know leading companies in this wild moment in history. While risk isn’t always the most ‘fun’ side of business, it’s the difference between thriving and failing in todays world. Between government regulations and new attack types every day, Jason breaks it down for a business leader what we need to know, what we need to ask and how to prepare for best and worst case scenarios in a way that is practical and insightful. Why I care? As a culture champion & expert, you may wonder why this matters to me. How we communicate, how we work to gain knowledge and to create environments where we understand and consider not only the good but the risks are all part of the recipe for how we create psychological safety to do our best work. Being a culture of learning is one of many ways to create exceptional cultures. Looking forward to seeing friends, old and new, for this great webinar! Diversified Search Group Whitney Ambrose Stacy Wrba Kelly Garritano Aileen Alexander Kira Anderson Zack Deming Megan Shattuck Michael Sarnoff Joyce Brocaglia Thomas Iseler

The Pentagon’s main network defense command, Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN), is set to revolutionize network readiness with the introduction of the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) program starting March 1. This new model signifies a strategic pivot from compliance-based assessments to a focus on operational readiness, enabling more flexibility, agility, and responsiveness to the dynamic and unpredictable cyber threat landscape. CORA is designed to allow commanders and directors to make informed decisions on resource allocation to enhance network security postures, emphasizing adaptability to address both known and unforeseen vulnerabilities. Highlighting its risk-informed approach for defensive cyber operations, CORA aims to prioritize mitigation efforts on critical risk areas, thereby optimizing resource and staffing allocations to safeguard against high-risk adversarial tactics. This initiative represents a forward-thinking strategy to continuously assess and adapt the Department of Defense's cyber defenses to current and emerging threats, ensuring a robust and resilient information network. #pentagon #networkdefense #cyberreadiness #operationalreadiness #jfhqdodin #coraprogram #cybersecurity #dynamicthreats #riskmanagement #innovation Source- https://lnkd.in/gzK2QUvD

Curious about how the Defense Department teams up with private industry to bolster #cybersecurity and innovation? Check out this insightful article featuring Gen. Timothy D. Haugh's remarks at the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security. Learn more about the crucial role of #partnerships, the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy, and the future of #defense #technology. https://hubs.li/Q02yQB2-0