Kicking off the 4pm hour in the atrium, we have a panel session with Catherine Ullman and Qasim Ijaz discussing "Hacker Mindset, Defender Mission". "Whether you're building a SOC, developing detection capabilities, hiring a pentest firm, or training analysts, understanding how attackers think changes everything from the questions you ask to the gaps you find. In this panel we discuss how offensive awareness strengthens defensive operations from the inside out: building detection logic informed by real attacker tradecraft, preparing your team to get the most out of offensive engagements, and fostering a culture where defenders are encouraged to think like hackers without needing to become one."