Flashpoint, the global leader in threat data and intelligence, announces its participation in the 14th Annual Cyber Security Summit. The company’s Executive Director for Global Security, Andrew Borene, will be a featured speaker on October 28 at 4:00 PM CT, while Director Wade Hansen serves on the Summit’s Board of Advisors. Flashpoint is recognized as the world’s largest private provider of threat intelligence, serving over 750 customers across various sectors, including government, financial services, retail, healthcare, and technology.
Expert Insights from Andrew Borene
Andrew Borene is a renowned expert in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence, with extensive experience in national security and advanced technology. He has served as a senior intelligence officer at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and as a group chief at the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). With over 20 years in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and cybersecurity, Borene is also a licensed attorney and a United States Marine Corps veteran. He currently advises the Special Operations Association of America (SOAA) and Europe’s Partnership for Peace Consortium.
Wade Hansen’s Expertise
Wade Hansen brings a wealth of experience as a former United States Air Force cyber intelligence officer. He has led cyber threat intelligence operations for the National Security Agency’s Defensive Cyber Operations Directorate, focusing on counterterrorism operations and asymmetric warfare. Hansen has also supported Navy SEAL teams during deployments to Iraq.
Presentation Topic: Converging Threats in a Hybrid Landscape
In today’s interconnected world, businesses face a convergence of geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats that can significantly impact operations and reputations. Borene’s presentation, titled “The New Cold War is Hybrid: Leveraging AI and OSINT to Meet Converging Threats,” will delve into how forward-thinking enterprises can harness artificial intelligence and OSINT to navigate these multifaceted challenges. This presentation will take place on Monday, October 28, at 4 PM CT.
The Role of Flashpoint in Security
In an era of hybrid warfare and rising cybercrime, high-quality intelligence relies on superior data. Flashpoint empowers mission-critical businesses and governments worldwide to confront complex security challenges effectively, reduce risks, and enhance operational resilience amid fast-evolving threats.
With agile, analyst-driven data collections tailored to customer needs, Flashpoint enhances security teams’ capabilities. Its threat intelligence platform, Flashpoint Ignite, offers data access alongside finished intelligence, alerting, and analytics, making it a powerful tool for organizations.
A Trusted Partner
Flashpoint combines superior data, curated intelligence, and advanced technology, earning the trust of Forbes Global 2000 enterprises and governments across more than 50 countries to protect people, places, and assets.
Event Details
The 14th Annual Cyber Security Summit will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest from October 28 to 30, 2024.
