Session

From Signals to Strategy: Operationalizing Threat Intelligence for Proactive Cyber Leadership

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Starts: October 14, 2026 1:00 pm
Ends: 2:00 pm
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Abstract:

As cyber threats become more targeted, coordinated, and persistent, the volume of threat data continues to grow—but data alone does not create advantage. For CIOs and CISOs, the challenge is no longer access to intelligence—it’s the ability to translate signals into timely, strategic action that reduces risk and informs business decisions.

This panel brings together senior cybersecurity and technology leaders who are redefining how threat intelligence is used across the enterprise. Moving beyond reactive analysis and siloed workflows, these leaders are embedding intelligence into core security operations, enterprise risk management, and executive decision-making.

The discussion will focus on how organizations are prioritizing threats based on business impact, integrating intelligence across SOC, incident response, and vulnerability management, and leveraging automation and AI to scale capabilities. Panelists will also explore how to elevate threat intelligence into a board-relevant function—one that not only detects risk, but anticipates it.

Attendees will gain practical insight into how leading enterprises are turning intelligence into a proactive, decision-enabling capability that strengthens resilience, improves response, and aligns cybersecurity efforts with broader business priorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • From Data to Decisions: Converting high-volume threat signals into actionable, business-relevant intelligence
  • Proactive Risk Posture: Evolving threat intelligence into a forward-looking capability that anticipates adversary behavior
  • Operational Integration: Embedding intelligence across SOC, incident response, and vulnerability management functions
  • AI-Driven Scale: Using automation and AI to accelerate analysis, improve accuracy, and reduce response time
  • Business Context Matters: Prioritizing threats based on enterprise risk, critical assets, and potential impact
  • Executive Relevance: Communicating intelligence clearly to leadership and the board to drive informed decisions

 

Speakers

Adam Politsch

Chief Information Security Officer, KP LLC

Experienced, adaptable, and creative Information Technology Professional with a well balanced skill set which blends technical expertise, business acumen, and effective communication. Focused on improving security programs through intelligent deployment of resources and tools in ways that minimize business impact while increasing strength of security posture. Particularly skilled in Risk Governance, Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Policy and Standard Development, Compliance (with emphasis on HIPAA and PCI-DSS), Architecture, Incident Management, and team leadership and mentorship.

Doug Cavit

Chief Information Security Officer, Snohomish County

A proven technology leader with proficiency in managing all aspects of information security including secure technical architecture, policy, board level compliance management, cloud computing, secure application development programs, incident response, container technologies, open-source risk mitigation, mobile application development, configuration management, mission critical application development/rollout, and secure networking. I have extensive experience in M & A due diligence. I’ve been involved with 2 startups focusing on mobile applications and automated security as well as compliance of container infrastructure. I have deep experience in running a multi-tier secure, scalable and compliant infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization and various cloud platforms. I have operational experience with securing all the major open-source platforms. While at Microsoft I was one of the senior technical security policy makers and influencers globally for Microsoft working with industry, governments and academia. I have experience with industry groups in financial services and technology influencing policy. Within 2.5 years of starting at Microsoft I helped deliver next generation of managed PC security as well as other key technology initiatives. I led the Information Technology group that supported the world’s 8th largest software company and 34th most visited website in less than 4 years. I am the co-inventor on several important infrastructure technical patents.

Jonathan Barrios

Chief Information Security Officer, Vindicia

Transforming vision into reality through strategic leadership, technology innovation, and governance excellence Jonathan Barrios started writing code at 16 and never stopped building. Today, as CISO at Vindicia (an Amdocs company), he protects SaaS commerce platforms processing billions in annual transactions and brings that same frontline expertise to stages worldwide. With more than 30 years transforming cybersecurity programs into strategic business drivers across fintech, SaaS, and global financial services, Jonathan has earned a consistent seat at the executive table through results-driven leadership and governance excellence. A SecureWorld moderator, RSA Conference 2025 and 2026 representative, and Israeli embassy delegate at Tel Aviv University's AI-Cyber Week, Jonathan challenges leaders to stop viewing security as a cost center and start treating it as a competitive advantage. Through JOBA Technologies, his independent advisory practice, he delivers virtual CISO services, board-level risk guidance, and keynote speaking that translates complex cyber threats into clear strategic opportunity.

John Shin

Founder & CEO, RSI Security

John Shin is the Founder and CEO of RSI Security, with over 20 years of IT and cybersecurity leadership experience. He has authored cybersecurity research papers for the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, the Forbes Council on Cybersecurity, and an open-source organization focused on security frameworks for cryptocurrency. John is a winner of the Digital Fight Club in AI and Cybersecurity category and frequently speaks at cybersecurity and business executive organizations, including ISACA, ISSA, YPO, and EOS Worldwide.