DeepSec 2025 Talk: Hunting Shadows: Using Threat Intelligence to Outpace Adversaries – Sanjay Kumar
Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and patches — it’s about understanding your adversary. Threat intelligence provides the insights we need to decode tactics, anticipate attacks, and strengthen our defenses. In my talk, I’ll share how intelligence can: – Reveal who your adversary is and what drives them – Turn small indicators into early warnings of larger campaigns – ️Shape stronger, proactive defensive strategies – Bridge the gap between technical action and business risk Because in today’s threat landscape, the strongest defense begins with intelligence. We asked Sanjay a few more questions about his talk. Please tell us the top 5 facts about your talk. The talk demonstrates how understanding adversaries, their motives, methods, and mindset — is central to modern defense. It introduces a structured framework for identifying, profiling, and scoring threat actors targeting