James Shank

Director, Threat Operations

James Shank is Expel’s Director of Threat Operations, and is responsible for threat intelligence, vulnerability intelligence, and threat hunting. He also serves as Chairperson of the Board for Internet Fire Brigade Society, a non-profit focused on solving internet security problems outside of the remit of for-profit organizations. He also serves on several boards and advisory committees.

Posts by James Shank

Threat intel | 6 min read

What security teams need to know about Iran’s cyber threat right now

After US and Israeli strikes against Iran in February 2026, security teams face a period of heightened cyber risk. Here's what's to do and know right now.

MDR | 3 min read

Spoiler alert: Cybersecurity has never been about the attacks

Our 2026 Annual Threat Report highlights identity incidents as most common. CISOs must translate that risk to quantitative measures to make a difference.

Current events | 3 min read

What we’re seeing from Iran (and what it means for you)

Here's Expel's take on what the geopolitical issues between the US, Israel, and Iran look like for the cybersecurity community to date.

Threat intel | 3 min read

Are attackers retooling?

Vulnerability exploitation as an initial access vector is up year-over-year, and attackers are shifting strategies, so what gets prioritized?

Rapid response | 1 min read

Security alert: CVE contract expiration and option period

The contract for the federally funded CVE program has been extended, but uncertainty remains. Here’s why it matters and what's next.