Fireside chat: The tortured “cybersecurity” poets department

Jeannette Jarvis

Jeannette Jarvis is the Chief Business Officer at the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), where she leads the organization's membership growth, strategic partnerships, marketing and communications, and overall business operations. With nearly 30 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Jeannette has held senior leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Director of Product Marketing at Fortinet and Director of Product Management at McAfee and Intel Security. Her career also includes key leadership positions at Microsoft and Boeing. Jeannette actively contributes to the global cybersecurity community through her service on the Board of Directors for the Association of Anti-Virus Asia Researchers (AVAR) and as a member of the advisory board for Virus Bulletin, an international organization focused on the global threat landscape.

Kathi Whitbey

Kathi Whitbey is the Lead Principal Program Manager for Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, where she has served for more than nine years. She played a pivotal role in the formation of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), including leading initial efforts to develop the CTA Platform for secure information sharing among member companies. Passionate about advancing the mission of Unit 42, Kathi is a dedicated advocate for the team's work and an enthusiastic mentor to emerging professionals in cybersecurity and risk management. Her career spans leadership in software development management and technical training for multiple US government organizations, including the Department of State, where she travelled extensively around the globe to train employees on custom software applications. Beyond her professional career, Kathi has served as a volunteer emergency medical technician, including a 12-month deployment supporting the US Navy at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, Africa. She holds a Master's degree in information systems and continues to combine her technical expertise with a passion for service, mentorship, and global collaboration.

Jeanette Miller-Obsorn

For more than 25 years, Jen Miller-Obsorn has worked in cyber threat intelligence and served as a subject matter expert advising multiple US federal agencies. She has influenced national cybersecurity policies and regularly briefs members of the government and private sector, at all levels. She also has extensive experience working with international governments and law enforcement agencies to have real-world impact on attackers.

Selena Larson

Selena Larson is a staff threat researcher at Proofpoint on the Threat Research team. She collaborates with fellow researchers to identify and investigate advanced threats and develop actionable threat intelligence. Selena is also the co-host of two podcasts, 'Only Malware in the Building' and 'DISCARDED', featuring unique research and insights from individuals in the infosec industry. Previously, she was a cyber threat analyst for the industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos, and a cybersecurity and privacy journalist.