Katie Nickels
Certified InstructorDirector of Intelligence at Red Canary
Specialities
Digital Forensics and Incident Response

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Katie is the Director of Intelligence at Red Canary and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. With over a decade of experience in cyber threat intelligence, network defense, and incident response, she has supported organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, MITRE, Raytheon, and ManTech. She serves as an instructor for SANS FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence and is the former host of the SANS Threat Analysis Rundown (STAR) livestream series, which she helped shape into a trusted source of analyst-driven insight on the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Katie explained all slides very well, and it is easy to follow her throughout the session. She replies to all our queries right away and also goes back to explain things in detail. Katie really knows the content well and is able to present and explain this to the students.
Katie's support is more than expected, like the way she has prepared slides for the exercise questions to be more informative and to make the students understand the content more easily. She connects separately to work on the issues we are experiencing for the session, along with the moderator Connor.
The instructor, Katie Nickels, is definitely the best trainer I have had. I have learned a lot from her, and her training style is brilliant. She makes time for everyone, has exceptional knowledge and experience in this field, and was enthusiastic the whole way through.
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Join us for an interactive SANS Day where cybersecurity experts and enthusiasts come together to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. This event promises a full day of insightful presentations, hands-on experiences, and valuable networking opportunities, and is designed for professionals at all levels. You will have the opportunity to engage with SANS Instructors and hear their insights on cybersecurity threats, customer landscape, AI, and how you can continue to development and advance in your career path. This is a must attend event for anyone passionate about staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. Don't miss out on the chance to learn, engage, connect, and grow in your cybersecurity journey!

Over the past year, cyber threats have continued to plague organizations of all types. From geopolitical conflicts such as the war in Ukraine to the increased use of social engineering techniques by adversaries, cyber threat intelligence (CTI) professionals have had a challenging time providing actionable intelligence to their consumers.

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