Threat intelligence is everywhere. Feeds, dashboards, reports, alerts. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn intelligence into meaningful action.
Join Silicon Valley ISSA for a candid fireside conversation with Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert Joe Slowik and Chapter President Mike Skurko as they cut through the noise and explore what actually works in modern threat intelligence.
This discussion will move beyond theory and marketing language. Expect practical insights drawn from operational experience across government, national labs, and the private sector.
Key Topics Covered
• What separates useful intelligence from noise
• How to operationalize threat intelligence inside real security programs
• Lessons from incident response that change how you approach CTI
• Government and private sector intelligence differences
• Alerting strategy and signal quality in modern environments
• Common mistakes organizations make with threat feeds and reporting
• How security leaders should evaluate intelligence investments
Why Attend
• Gain real world insight from practitioners who have operated at the highest levels
• Learn how to turn intelligence into action instead of shelfware
• Engage in an honest, unscripted discussion
• Connect with Silicon Valley security professionals across all career levels
• Strengthen your strategic thinking around intelligence, risk, and response
This is not a vendor pitch. It is a practical conversation for security professionals who want clarity.
Agenda
5:30 to 6:00 PM | In person Networking
5:55 to 6:00 PM | Virtual Session Starts
6:00 to 6:15 PM | ISSA Chapter Business
6:15 to 7:00 PM | Presentation and Fireside Chat
7:00 to 8:00 PM | Food and Refreshments
Joe Slowik
Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert
Joe Slowik brings over 15 years of experience across cyber threat intelligence, incident response, and offensive operations. He has served in leadership and hands on roles at the US Navy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MITRE Corporation, DomainTools, and Huntress.
Joe currently directs alerting strategy for cybersecurity at Dataminr and teaches and advises on cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting through his own company, Paralus LLC.
Mike Skurko
President, Silicon Valley ISSA | Co-Founder, PRE
Mike Skurko advises cybersecurity startups as a vCRO and advisor, with a track record that includes two IPOs and four acquisitions. As President of Silicon Valley ISSA, he brings executive perspective and industry depth to this conversation. Outside of cybersecurity, Mike is a certified Pyrotechnic Operator, Avy-1, and PADI Rescue Diver.
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