Integrating Threat Intelligence into Cyber Shield

Integrating Threat Intelligence into Cyber Shield

Cyber Shield is the largest unclassified Department of Defense cyber exercise that prepares National Guard personnel to respond to cyber incidents affecting state and local governments and critical infrastructure. During Cyber Shield 2026, our Threat Intelligence Fusion Cell provided actionable intelligence to support defensive teams' investigations and response efforts while integrating real world cyber incidents and emerging threats into the exercise. This presentation with Sharon Adkins and LTC Seth Barun will cover how we developed and delivered intelligence, supported multiple teams, and incorporated threat reporting to enhance the scenario. We will also discuss plans to expand the Fusion Cell's capabilities in the next exercise.