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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

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Overview

STAR, the SANS Threat Analysis Rundown, is a live streaming series delivering essential insights into today’s cyber threats. Now hosted by SANS Certified Instructor and FOR589: Cybercrime Investigations course author Sean O’Connor, STAR brings together voices from across the threat intelligence community to keep you current on evolving adversary activity and expert analysis.

Security teams work every day to track adversaries and defend networks, but keeping up can be overwhelming. STAR delivers frontline insight, breaking down complex developments into clear, actionable takeaways.

Each month, the series explores focused threat topics. Some episodes examine specific adversaries or malware. Others cover broader industry trends. With Sean’s background in cybercrime investigations and adversary tracking, discussions connect threat intelligence to real-world investigative workflows and decision-ready intelligence.

This monthly SANS livestream series focuses on:

  • Actionable insights into current threats
  • Diverse perspectives from the threat intelligence community
  • Expert analysis from professionals who track threats daily

To build strong cyber threat intelligence capabilities across the threat landscape, explore FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence. For those focused on cybercrime investigations and tracking adversary operations, learn more about FOR589: Cybercrime Investigations.

SANS Threat Analysis Rundown

In Katie’s final episode, she is joined by Zack Allen, Sr. Director of Security Detection and Research at Datadog, for a discussion on cloud security and threat detection. Together, they break down the latest cyber threat news and share perspectives from the front lines.

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Archived Sessions

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels March 2025

April 15, 2025 Host Katie is joined by Zack Allen, Sr. Director of Security Detection & Research at Datadog, for a discussion on cloud security and threat detection. Together, they break down the latest cyber threat news and share perspectives from the frontlines.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Feb. 2025

March 7, 2025 Host Katie Nickels covers top cyber threat news, including the persistent threat of ransomware, the continued exploitation of old vulnerabilities by threat actors, and the evolving role of AI by both adversaries and defenders.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Jan. 2025

January 28, 2025 SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Jan. 2025 Host Katie Nickels was joined by SANS CTI Summit co-chairs Rebekah Brown and Rick Holland for a preview of the upcoming event. They highlight key talks and CTI knowledge to help attendees get the most out of the summit.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Dec. 2024

December 1, 2024 Host Katie Nickles is joined by the Splunk team to introduce the groundbreaking PEAK framework. Learn how Prepare, Execute, and Act with Knowledge is shaping the future of cybersecurity.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Nov. 2024

November 1, 2024 In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, being informed is your best defense. Join SANS Certified Instructor Katie Nickels, your expert guide, as she breaks down the latest threats you need to know about in September 2024.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown with Katie Nickels Sept. 2024

September 1, 2024 Katie is joined by guests: Colin Connor and Michael DeBolt to discuss the newly developed Cyber Threat Intelligence Capability Maturity Model (CTI-CMM). They explain how this model can empower your team and streamline CTI efforts.

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SANS Threat Analysis Rundown in Review: Breaking Down April 2025’s Discussion

In her final blog recap of the SANS Threat Analysis Rundown, Katie focused on one of her favorite times of year in cybersecurity: annual report season.

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Presenter Bio

Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor

Sean O'Connor

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Sean O’Connor is a cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in intelligence, digital forensics, and threat analysis across both the private and public sectors.

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