Center for Threat-Informed Defense at MITRE ATT&CKcon 6.0
October 14, 2025 - October 16, 2025
MITRE McLean: 7594 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102
The conference brought to you by the MITRE ATT&CK team returns in 2025!
Join us on October 14-16, 2025, at MITRE headquarters in McLean, VA, for MITRE ATT&CK® and threat-informed defense.
Connect with fellow cyber professionals, hear from expert speakers, and dive into engaging content.
Everything is designed to help you make the most of the ATT&CK framework and advance threat-informed defense. Whether you’re starting your cybersecurity journey or aiming to boost your skills and network, ATT&CKcon is the place for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners.
In addition the the main event on October 14 and 15, the Center will host its advisors and members for strategic discussions of the Center and our roadmap. Then on Thursday, the Center will host a training session, open to all, to drive community-wide advancement to threat detection capabilities.
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Event Schedule
ATT&CKcon 6.0 (open registration)
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 14 & 15
ATT&CKcon 6.0 attendees will
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Hear keynote remarks from visionaries at the cutting edge of cybersecurity
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Learn about MITRE ATT&CK’s global impact
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Connect with the community for in-depth, real-world conversations
For more information about ATT&CKcon 6.0, please visit the event website.
Threat-Informed Defense Training (open to the public)
Thursday, October 16 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (ET)
Cost: $300 for non-members
Threat-Informed Defense (TID) is the systematic application of a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft and technology to improve defenses. This workshop equips participants with the skills and tools needed to evaluate and enhance their team’s TID maturity. This workshop is specifically designed for team leads, managers, and decision-makers responsible for shaping and driving their organization’s security practices.
The session begins with an exploration of what TID is—and what it is not. Through interactive exercises, participants will identify practical examples of TID and assess how these align with their organization’s SOPs.
The workshop then dives into the three dimensions of TID:
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Defensive Measures
- Testing & Evaluation
Attendees will evaluate an fictious organization’s application of each dimension and measure their maturity level using a structured approach. Practical, open-source tools and hands-on challenges for each dimension will provide insights for improvement.
Finally, the session introduces the Inform model, a framework designed to represent TID markers as a score. This score allows team leads and managers to track progress over time, prioritize resources effectively, and communicate improvements to stakeholders.
Key Takeaways:
- A framework for understanding and articulating TID principles
- Tools to measure and assess team performance across TID dimensions
- Practical strategies for implementing improvements using open-source resources
This workshop provides the strategic and technical foundations that leaders need to operationalize TID, build stronger teams, and drive measurable security outcomes.
Advisory Council Meeting (advisors only)
Thursday, October 16 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
The Center’s Advisory Council will hold their fall meeting. Advisors provides strategic guidance and executive advocacy in support of the Center’s mission.