Turning Threat Intelligence Into Real-World Action
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 when time is limited
If you’ve ever wondered why some organizations stay calm and decisive during crises while others struggle, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the difference.
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