2026 Threat Landscape Reality Check: Turning Threat Intelligence into Analytic Advantage

This introductory episode of STAR welcomes new host Sean O’Connor, with former host Katie Nickels joining for a special handoff conversation. Together with guests Rebekah Brown and John Doyle, they will examine insights from recent 2026 threat reports and what those findings reveal about today’s evolving cyber landscape. The conversation will also explore what these shifts mean for modern intelligence teams and how building a strong foundation in intelligence work, combined with a clear understanding of how attackers operate, helps organizations turn threat information into smarter security decisions and stronger defenses. Join us for a focused look at how to turn 2026 threat reporting into meaningful analytic advantage.