The All-Seeing “I”: Intelligence and the New Reality of Evolving Threats
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Join us for our first monthly meetup in 2025! This month's speaker is Alex Minster presenting their talk: The All-Seeing “I”: Intelligence and the New Reality of Evolving Threats. Modern adversaries are becoming increasingly adept at exploiting technology and human trust to bypass traditional defenses. In this talk, we explore the evolving threat landscape through the lens of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), focusing on how intelligence is operationalized to counter advanced tactics. Using real-world examples, we’ll dissect threats like evolved phishing campaigns and adversary innovations. Emphasis will be placed on how adversaries leverage AI and social engineering to amplify their reach, while also examining the role of CTI and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in detecting and mitigating these attacks. Through prerecorded demos and illustrative case studies, this presentation highlights actionable strategies for identifying threats and adapting defenses. We’ll also explore tools that provide a practical framework for mitigating risks without overwhelming technical detail. Finally, we’ll conclude with a glimpse into what’s next to help practitioners prepare for the road ahead.
Alex Minster is a cybersecurity professional specializing in Cyber Threat Intelligence as a Security Engineer at a global financial organization, Kyriba. With over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity, Alex has developed expertise in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating evolving threats to protect organizational assets and data. Alex is also passionate about Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and community-focused initiatives and serves as the volunteer Director at TraceLabs, using OSINT for locating missing persons. Active in the cybersecurity community, Alex participates in groups such as DC608 and Black Hills Information Security, continually sharing knowledge and learning from peers. Outside of work, he enjoys retro gaming, pinball, and tabletop games, bringing his sense of adventure and curiosity to all aspects of life.