Turning Threat Intelligence Into Real-World Action

Turning Threat Intelligence Into Real-World Action

From 2 Cyber Chicks by Simply Cyber Media Group

February 25, 2026 · 27 min · Season 8 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Karla Reffold on transforming threat intelligence into actionable insights during security incidents.

In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, we sit down with Karla Reffold, Chief Insights Officer at Surefire Cyber, to unpack what threat intelligence really looks like when it matters most. Karla operates at the intersection of threat intelligence, incident response, and cyber product strategy, helping organizations cut through noise and uncertainty during high-pressure security incidents. From guiding executive decision-making in real time to building tools that actually support responders, she’s spent her career turning complex data into clear, actionable insight. We dive into what separates intelligence that drives action from intelligence that just looks good on a slide, how leaders make confident decisions under pressure, and why so many organizations misunderstand incident response until they’re living through it. This is a candid, practical, and insight-packed conversation about: - What “useful” threat intelligence really looks like in practice - The information leaders actually need during active incidents - Why data alone doesn’t lead to better decisions—and what does - Where cyber products fall short for real-world responders - How teams can move from intelligence to action…

People in this episode

Guest: Karla Reffold

Topics covered

  • threat intelligence
  • incident response
  • cybersecurity
  • decision-making
  • data analysis
  • crisis management

Keywords

  • threat intelligence
  • incident response
  • cybersecurity strategy
  • executive decision-making
  • data-driven decisions
  • crisis response

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Surefire Cyber, Simply Cyber Media Group

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