Episode 7: The Increasing Threat of Cyber Warfare

In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Mansted, Executive Director of Cyber Intelligence at Cyber CX, to explore the world of cyber threat intelligence and how it impacts organisations and individuals alike. Katherine shares insights into her daily routines, the collaborative nature of her work, and the strategies her team uses to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.

Katherine explains the purpose of cyber intelligence and how it helps organisations stay ahead of potential cyber threats by identifying patterns, anticipating attacks, and managing risks. The episode aims to spark curiosity in the audience and make the topic relatable by drawing connections between day-to-day activities and cyber intelligence work.

Top Takeaways:

1. Team Collaboration is Key: Katherine emphasises the importance of daily team interactions, where colleagues exchange threat intelligence information, which is crucial for staying updated in the rapidly changing cyber landscape.
2. Cyber Intelligence Priorities: Effective cyber intelligence involves a balance between proactive monitoring of threats and responding to emerging risks. Katherine explains that the team prioritises based on the severity and potential impact of cyber threats.
3. Understanding the Threat Landscape: Katherine dives into how cyber intelligence identifies patterns in threats to help organizations anticipate and defend against future attacks, which is critical for reducing vulnerabilities.
4. Curiosity Drives Learning: Bec and Benji stress that curiosity about how cyber intelligence affects everyday life is important.
5. Don't forget your morning coffee: Katherine shares that the best time to exchange ideas and knowledge is over a morning coffee, underscoring how informal moments can enhance team dynamics and threat mitigation strategies.

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