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CTI at the coalface in 2026: Expert panel

Chris Horsley, Bruce Large, Jasmina Zito & Molly Day
Fri 16 Oct
12:35 pm
 - 
1:15 pm
Melbourne Room 1
2026-10-16 12:35 pm
2026-10-16 1:15 pm
Melbourne Room 1
Panel
Running Secure Operations
Threat Intelligence, Detection and Adversary Behaviour

Australian cyber threat intelligence practitioners share war stories, common misconceptions, and what actually builds an impactful CTI practice.

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Chris Horsley is CTO and co-founder of Cosive, specialising in cyber threat intelligence sharing and MISP initiatives for security operations teams.
Chris Horsley
CTO
Cosive
Chris Horsley is CTO and co-founder of Cosive, specialising in cyber threat intelligence sharing and MISP initiatives for security operations teams.
Bruce Large is founder and principal cyber security architect at BLARGE, joining a think tank and panel on OT cyber risk assessments and threat intelligence.
Bruce Large
Director & Principal Cyber Security Architect
BLARGE
Bruce Large is founder and principal cyber security architect at BLARGE, joining a think tank and panel on OT cyber risk assessments and threat intelligence.
Jasmina Zito leads threat intelligence and red team at Canva, joining a panel of experts on the realities of cyber threat intelligence at the coalface in 2026.
Jasmina Zito
Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
Canva
Jasmina Zito leads threat intelligence and red team at Canva, joining a panel of experts on the realities of cyber threat intelligence at the coalface in 2026.
Molly Day, head of cyber threat intelligence and detection at SEEK, joins an expert panel on the realities of CTI at the coalface in 2026.
Molly Day
Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Detection
SEEK
Molly Day, head of cyber threat intelligence and detection at SEEK, joins an expert panel on the realities of CTI at the coalface in 2026.
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Session Details

Step behind the curtain of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) as seasoned Australian practitioners unpack what CTI really is: sharing candid war stories, sneaky actor observations, and real opsec failures you should be watching for.

Expect practical advice upfront, alongside honest takes on common misconceptions, emerging trends, the state of CTI practice in Australia, and what it truly takes to have an impact in CTI.

You’ll also hear how they got into the field, what they’re seeing across industry right now, and where teams are getting it wrong in their CTI programmes, plus guidance for breaking into the field and resources worth your time.

Panel questions / topics:

  • What is your 2 minute pitch of what is CTI? Or, how did you get into CTI?
  • What CTI engagements are you seeing in Industry at the moment?
  • Do you find you do more Tactical, Operational or Strategic CTI Products?
  • Tips for building a CTI practice for your company?
  • Common misconceptions about CTI?
  • Can you share an interesting war story or two?
  • What OpSec failures have you seen and should people look out for?
  • Can you share some sneaky or subtle behaviour you have seen from a threat actor?
  • Recommendations for someone interested in a career in CTI?
  • Changes and trends in the CTI industry in recent years?
  • What mistakes do you see CTI teams make?
  • How do you ensure CTI actually positively impacts an organisation?
  • Good resources for learning more about CTI

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