NEW2CTI | Attribution: Outcomes Over Names

NEW2CTI | Attribution: Outcomes Over Names

Source: YouTube · SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response · published Apr 2, 2026 · 30:43

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The speaker emphasizes reframing attribution as a practical tool for driving outcomes rather than a mere trophy to chase, setting the stage for a detailed presentation on the topic 0:03.

Key Takeaways:
• While names and taxonomy are appreciated, the core focus of attribution must be on the actual outcomes it produces 0:06.
• Attribution should be actively leveraged as a practical tool for strategic use, rather than treated as an end-goal or vanity metric 0:17.

This brief introduction establishes a pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset for understanding attribution, delivered with a touch of self-deprecating technical humor 0:30.

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  • 0:03 Introduction to the true purpose of attribution
  • 0:06 Distinction between taxonomy and actionable outcomes
  • 0:17 Reframing attribution as a tool versus a trophy
  • 0:30 Lighthearted joke about Neovim configuration and presentation tone

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We're we're diving into it. Names are nice. Everyone everyone loves their names, their taxonomy, and what's going on there. But the outcomes are really the core of what we need to get here and what we need to get out of attribution, right? We're we're kind of rephrasing and reframing thinking of attribution as a tool to be used and leveraged rather than just something to chase as a trophy. So, um here's here's the plan for today. And I know what you're thinking. Oh my goodness, Chandler, your Neo Vim configuration looks amazing. It looks just like the Apple Notes app with screenshots. I think you'd be right. I spent a lot of time on my Lua file. Um, some of you didn't get that one. If not, just pray and hold on. It's going to be a rough presentation. That's called sarcasm. That's how I dea…