Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks
Threat Vector is a cybersecurity podcast from Palo Alto Networks, featuring insights from top industry leaders. Each episode breaks down real threats, smart defenses, and emerging trends. The show is designed for security professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Episodes
Frenemies With Benefits
Enjoy this encore episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks.
Join Michael Sikorski and Michael Daniel on Threat Vector for a deep dive into cybersecurity collaboration. They discuss how competing companies and governments can work together. Learn about the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) and its role in sharing threat intelligence. The episode explores the challenges of trust and incentives
Encore: Securing Modern Workforce
Enjoy this encore episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks.
Hybrid work has changed the game, but has your security kept up? In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Harish Singh, Vice President and Global Head of Infrastructure and Application Management at Wipro, to unpack the evolving cybersecurity landscape at the intersection of digital transformation, SaaS e
Encore: Is the Quantum Threat Closer Than You Think?
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, and as attackers increasingly stockpile encrypted data today to decrypt once quantum computing makes it possible, we're revisiting this episode.
Quantum computing is advancing fast, and with it comes a major cybersecurity risk—the potential to break today’s encryption standards. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Richu Channakeshav
Follow the Crypto
Every threat actor leaves a financial signature. Ransomware operators, state-sponsored hackers, fraud networks — they all need to move money, and when they do, the blockchain records it permanently.
Jackie Burns Koven leads cyber threat intelligence at Chainalysis, where she tracks how criminal and nation-state actors use cryptocurrency to fund attacks, launder proceeds, and pay for the tools and
The Human Side of Threat Intelligence
Ingrid Parker, Director of Intel Response at Unit 42, has a background that doesn't fit the mold: art student, Army linguist, systems administrator deployed to Afghanistan, co-author of 11 Strategies of a World-Class Cybersecurity Operations Center. In this conversation, she and David dig into what it actually feels like to do threat intelligence at the highest levels — how you build the kind of t
AI in the Wrong Hands
AI is the most powerful tool defenders have ever had. It's also the most dangerous weapon attackers have ever had. Assaf Keren, CSO at Qualtrics and author of Lessons from the Frontlines, has seen AI reshape both sides of the threat equation. In this conversation, he gets specific about what happens when powerful tools fall into the wrong hands, and what leaders need to do before they get caught o
Operation Winter SHIELD: What the FBI Wants Industry to Do Now
The FBI sees every breach. You see yours.
Adam Maddock, Section Chief of the FBI's Cyber Technical Analytics and Operations Section, and Jarrod Schlenker, Assistant Section Chief leading the FBI Cyber Division's private-sector engagement, join David Moulton to walk through Operation Winter SHIELD, the FBI's public campaign built on what investigators see repeated across hundreds and thousands of
Breach School
What does it take to go from staring at forensic images to sitting across from a CEO whose company is on fire?
Steve Elovitz has spent his entire career in the room when things go wrong. He started in forensics and eDiscovery at PwC, moved to Booz Allen doing government work, then spent a decade at Mandiant before joining Unit 42 to lead North America consulting and incident response. The through
How Nations Hack, Spy, and Win
Most people think nation-state cyberattacks are unpredictable. Allie Mellen wrote the book that proves they’re not.
Allie Mellen is the author of Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield and a leading industry analyst and former hacker. She advises Global 2000 organizations on detecting and responding to nation-state attacks. Her research career began as a hacker with wo
Attackers Have Agents. Do You?
What happens when your security analyst isn't a person?
Elad Koren, Vice President of Product Management for Cortex Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, returns to Threat Vector to pull back the curtain on what an agentic-first security experience actually looks like in practice. This isn't a vision deck. The agents are already running.
When Elad joined the show for Why Proactive Security Can't Wait, he
39 Seconds to Breach
Can your organization survive a breach in 39 seconds? That's how fast attackers are moving now, and if your defenses are still running at human speed, you're already behind.
Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, returns to Threat Vector for a candid conversation with David Moulton about what it actually takes to build resilience in an era where AI is accel
The Four Horsemen of Agentic Risk
Your AI agent just wiped an entire email inbox and said sorry. That's not a hypothetical. It already happened.
Sailesh Mishra, Product Marketing at Palo Alto Networks and founder of SydeLabs (acquired by Protect AI), has spent years at the frontier of AI security, from scaling autonomous vehicle programs at Uber's Advanced Technologies Group to building and selling an AI red-teaming startup. He h
Inside Ransomware Negotiations: Trust Criminals or Walk Away?
What happens when you're face-to-face with a ransomware gang demanding millions—and every decision could determine whether your company survives?
Jeremy D. Brown, Consulting Director at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 with nearly seven years negotiating with cyber criminals, reveals the hidden world of ransomware negotiations. With hundreds of negotiations under his belt, Jeremy knows which groups hon
Who Holds Power When AI Compresses Decision Time?
What if the choices we make about AI security today determine who holds power tomorrow?
Erica L. Shoemate brings over a decade of experience from the FBI and U.S. Intelligence Community, followed by senior leadership roles at Twitter, Amazon, and Meta shaping AI policy, cyber strategy, and regulatory readiness. As founder of The EN Strategy Group, she operates at the intersection where national s
Zero Trust Without the Hype
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with LeeAnne Pelzer, Senior Consulting Director, and Brandon Hogle, Consulting Director, both with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. Together, they explore how organizations can move from Zero Trust theory to practice.Zero Trust is the foundation of modern cybersecurity, but turning principles into measurable outcomes remains a challenge for ma
Unit 42's Iran Threat Brief: What We're Seeing
Unit 42 is tracking more than 60 active hacktivist groups and Iran-linked threat actors right now. What are they actually doing, what should you believe, and what should you do about it?
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Justin Moore, Senior Manager of Threat Intelligence Research at Unit 42, and Andy Piazza, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Unit 42, to walk
The Billion Dollar Hiring Scam Funding North Korea
North Korea has turned your hiring pipeline into a revenue machine. And most organizations have no idea.
Evan Gordenker, Director of AI Security and DPRK Operations at Unit 42, has led more than 160 investigations into sophisticated threat actors, including the North Korean IT worker networks quietly embedded inside global companies. He joins David Moulton to unpack how this operation actually wo
Inside 750 Breaches with Unit 42
Your security budget is funding the wrong defenses.
Steve Elovitz leads Unit 42's North America consulting and incident response practice, where his team helps prevent, and ultimately answers the call when organizations face their worst day. After analyzing 750+ major breaches in a single year, he's seen exactly which security investments save companies and which ones fail when attackers strike.
When Security Friction Becomes the Backdoor
Security that slows people down is security that gets bypassed.
Birat Niraula leads security for Google Enterprise Network, where he oversees protection across on-premise, network infrastructure, enterprise, and cloud environments. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton explores a critical truth that most security leaders miss: the difference between friction that protects and frict
Security Success Stories You Haven't Heard
What separates organizations that truly excel at cybersecurity from those that just spend money on it?
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Isaias Telhado, Senior Cybersecurity Customer Success Engineer at Palo Alto Networks, to explore what cybersecurity success actually looks like. With over 25 years in IT and security leadership across Nestlé, Zscaler, and now Pa
Is Your AI Well-Engineered Enough to Be Trusted?
Can you trust your AI systems with your business, or are they just another attack surface waiting to be exploited?
Aaron Isaksen leads AI Research and Engineering at Palo Alto Networks, where he advances state-of-the-art AI in cybersecurity. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Dr. Aaron Isaksen to explore why engineering excellence must precede ethical AI debat
The Kill Switch for AI Agents
Can AI agents be trusted when 80% of today's breaches start with compromised identities?
Carey Frey, Chief Security Officer at TELUS, joins Threat Vector host David Moulton to tackle the most overlooked security challenge in the AI revolution: identity. With 20+ years protecting everything from Canada's Communication Security Establishment to one of North America's largest telecommunications comp
Securing AI Without Slowing Business
What does it take to lead the world's largest cybersecurity company through the AI revolution—without breaking things?
Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, doesn't sugarcoat it: security always becomes an afterthought during innovation cycles. In this special 100th episode of Threat Vector, Nikesh sits down with host David Moulton to share how he transformed Palo Alto Networks fr
Securing the AI Supply Chain
AI security is no longer optional, it’s urgent. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Ian Swanson, former CEO of Protect AI and now the AI Security Leader at Palo Alto Networks. Ian shares how securing the AI supply chain has become the next frontier in cybersecurity and why every enterprise building or integrating AI needs to treat it like any other software pipeline—rife
Encore: Confronting China’s Expanding Cyber Threats
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this encore episode of Threat Vector .
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about the increasing scale of China-linked cyber threats and the vulnerabilities in outdated OT environments.
Wendi shares critical insights on how nation-state
Encore: What Happened to Hacker Culture?
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this encore episode of Threat Vector .
Join David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, as he sits down with Kyle Wilhoit,Technical Director of Threat Research at Unit 42, for an intimate conversation about the evolution of hacker culture and cybersecurity. From picking up 2600: The Hacker Quarterly magazines at Ba
Lessons from the Underground
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton is joined by Keith Mularski, Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel and former FBI cybercrime investigator, to explore how threat intel forged in the underground is reshaping today’s SOC. Keith shares lessons from his legendary career—undercover operations, dismantling DarkMarket, and leading some of the FBI’s most successful cybercrime takedowns. Togethe
The Adversarial Hacker Mindset
In this episode of Threat Vector, host Michael Heller, Managing Editor for Cortex and Unit 42 and Executive Producer of the podcast, sits down with long-time security leaders Greg Conti and Tom Cross to unpack the hacker mindset and the idea of “dark capabilities” inside modern technology companies. Greg, Principal at Kopidion Cybersecurity and a former Army Cyber Institute founder, and Tom, Head
Securing the Modern Workforce - Lessons from Medallia’s CISO
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, speaks with Jiphun Satapathy, SVP and CISO of Medallia. They discuss how security and user experience must coexist in today’s hybrid and AI-driven workplace. Satapathy explains how Medallia secures its global workforce, manages SaaS adoption, and uses enterprise browsers to protect users without
Hacker Movies Then vs Now
We dive into a nostalgic yet revealing journey through classic hacker films, from WarGames to The Net and beyond, to assess what they got right, what they wildly imagined, and what those stories say about culture, fears, and cyber reality today. David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42 talks with Ben Hasskamp, Global Content Leader at Palo Alto Networks, who has been writi
Inside Jingle Thief Cloud Fraud Unwrapped
In this special episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Stav Setty, Principal Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack Jingle Thief a cloud-only, identity-driven campaign that turned Microsoft 365 into a gift card printing press. Stav explains how the Morocco based group known as Atlas Lion lived off the land inside M365 fo
Why Proactive Security Can’t Wait
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, speaks with Elad Koren, Vice President of Product Management for Cortex Cloud at Palo Alto Networks. With the 2025 Unit 42 Incident Response Report showing that adversaries can move from initial compromise to data theft in less than five hours, Elad explains why reactive security models can no
Securing the AI Frontier
AI adoption is outpacing every major tech wave of the past two decades, reshaping the digital enterprise faster than most security leaders expected. In this episode of Threat Vector, Meerah Rajavel, Chief Information Officer at Palo Alto Networks, joins David Moulton to talk about how CIOs can successfully lead AI transformation while securing new AI-powered ecosystems. Meerah shares how Palo Alto
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in AI
On this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Andy Piazza, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at Unit 42, to unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of AI in security. We explore how AI is accelerating detection and response, where it’s already saving thousands of analyst hours, and why human-in-the-loop still matters. We also examine the darker side: LLMs in command-and-c
Don't Leave Them to Their Own Devices
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Asher Davila, Principal Security Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, about the newly released 2025 Device Security Enterprise Threat Report. This data-rich report reveals that over 21% of connected enterprise devices have known vulnerabilities, and nearly 40% of devices registered in Active Directory lack proper EDR/XDR coverage. Even
Shifting Security Left
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with two cybersecurity leaders from Palo Alto Networks: Sarit Tager, Vice President of Product Management, and Krithivasan Mecheri (Krithi), Senior Director of Product Security. Together, they dive into the urgent challenges of securing modern development in the age of AI. The discussion explores the rise of Application Security Posture M
Securing Pre-K-12: A Tech Leader's Perspective
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Mohammed Saleh, Associate Chief Technology and Management Information Systems Officer at Paterson Public Schools. They explore how school districts can balance cybersecurity, accessibility, and affordability while navigating the evolving threat landscape in K-12 education. Mohammed shares his insights into implementing device managemen
Securing Modern Workforce
Hybrid work has changed the game, but has your security kept up? In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Harish Singh, Vice President and Global Head of Infrastructure and Application Management at Wipro, to unpack the evolving cybersecurity landscape at the intersection of digital transformation, SaaS expansion, and AI-powered operations.
With decades of experience driving
The High Cost of Chasing Compliance, Not Security
Welcome to Threat Vector, the Palo Alto Networks podcast. In this episode, host David Moulton speaks with Joey Smith, Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Schnuck Markets. Joey brings experience from leading incident response and forensics at MasterCard to spearheading risk-based security and cloud transformation in retail. Together we explore how today’s CISOs rethink risk, meas
What Happened to Hacker Culture?
Join David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, as he sits down with Kyle Wilhoit,Technical Director of Threat Research at Unit 42, for an intimate conversation about the evolution of hacker culture and cybersecurity. From picking up 2600: The Hacker Quarterly magazines at Barnes & Noble and building beige boxes to leading threat research at Palo Alto Networks, Kyle shares h
Human in the Loop for AI Security
Discover how to secure generative AI beyond the model itself in this episode of Threat Vector. Host David Moulton welcomes Bret Kinsella, SVP of FueliX at TELUS International. Bret brings deep expertise in enterprise AI and synthetic media. He explores the hidden dangers of shadow AI, where employees use consumer AI tools with sensitive data, and explains the risks of data leakage, vectorized
Inside AI Runtime Defense
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, speaks with Spencer Thellmann, Principal Product Manager at Palo Alto Networks. Spencer brings a background in AI policy from the University of Cambridge and now leads development of real-time AI runtime security solutions. Together, they explore the dual challenges of securing employee use of generat
Securing the Future of AI Agents
AI agents are no longer a distant future concept. They have arrived, and the pace of their deployment is accelerating rapidly. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with Nicole Nichols, Distinguished Engineer for Machine Learning Security at Palo Alto Networks. Nicole breaks down her new paper, Achieving a Secure AI Agent Ecosystem, where she outlines three foundational pillars fo
From Policy to Cyber Interference
In this episode of Threat Vector, guest-host Michael Sikorski speaks with Thomas P. Bossert, President of Trinity Cyber and former Homeland Security Advisor. They explore the path from policy and national security strategy to building operational cyber defense that “interferes with attackers mid-operation.” Tom shares insights on how companies can shift from chasing ephemeral indicators to engagin
Communicating Cyber Risk Effectively to Your Board
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Abby Adlerman, CEO of Boardspan, about how boards approach cybersecurity oversight. Drawing on decades of experience advising Fortune 100 companies and non-profits, Abby shares the OARS framework—Oversight, Accountability, Risk, and Strategy—as a practical guide for engaging boards on cyber risk.
She explains how CISOs can balance d
Designing Human-Centered Security Operations
Security analysts are drowning in tools, alerts, and tabs. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, talks with Patrick Bayle, SecOps Consulting Manager, and Liz Pinder, SecOps Consultant, both with deep experience in Security Operations Centers. They explore how constant context switching impacts analyst performance, response time, and men
Securing the Unsecurable: Inside the Black Hat NOC and Zero-Hour Resilience
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Jason Reverri, Manager of Technical Product Engineering for Cortex at Palo Alto Networks, and James Holland, Distinguished Engineer for Technology Innovation at Palo Alto Networks, about the unique challenge of defending Black Hat—one of the world’s most complex cybersecurity events.
Related Resources:
Black Hat NOC: Protecti
Speaking Security in Board Language
Speaking Security in Board Language: How CISOs Can Elevate Cybersecurity from IT to Business Priority
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Nigel Hedges, Executive General Manager of Cyber and Risk at Chemist Warehouse, about transforming cybersecurity conversations at the executive level.
Key Discussion Points:
Reframe cyber as business risk: Nigel describes cybe
Muddled Libra: From Spraying to Preying in 2025
Please enjoy this Special Edition episode of the Threat Vector podcast with an update on our previous Muddled Libra coverage.
Muddled Libra is back and more dangerous than ever. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with Sam Rubin and Kristopher Russo from Unit 42 about the resurgence of the threat group also known as Scattered Spider. They break down the group’s shift to dest
Smart UX, Safer Systems
Join David Moulton and Nelson Lee as they explore the vital role of user experience (UX) in cybersecurity. Nelson, drawing from his background at Google and Apple, shares insights on how intuitive design can transform complex security challenges. The discussion highlights the impact of poor UX, using the Arcade platform as a prime example of successful design in incident response. They also delve
Frenemies With Benefits
Join Michael Sikorski and Michael Daniel on Threat Vector for a deep dive into cybersecurity collaboration. They discuss how competing companies and governments can work together. Learn about the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA) and its role in sharing threat intelligence. The episode explores the challenges of trust and incentives. It covers topics from WannaCry to the impact of AI on defenses. Gain i
Reach for What You Preach: Bridging UX and Cybersecurity
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton talks with Dimitry Shvartsman, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Prime Security, about transforming security into a proactive business enabler. Drawing on decades of experience, Dimitry explains why integrating security at the design stage—not after deployment—is key to reducing risk and improving outcomes. The conversation highlights the chall
Hunting Threats in Developer Environments
Cyber attackers are increasingly targeting the very tools developers trust—integrated development environments (IDEs), low-code platforms, and public code repositories. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Daniel Frank and Tom Fakterman from Palo Alto Networks' threat research team. They uncover how nation-state actors and cybercriminals are using trusted development to
The 90,000 Credential Wake-Up Call
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton is joined by Nathaniel Quist, Manager of Cloud Threat Intelligence at Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex. Together, they break down a large-scale cloud extortion campaign that exposed over 90,000 credentials across more than 1,100 cloud accounts. Quist shares how a single misconfiguration led to a wide-scale breach, why identity and access management
Cut the Noise, Ditch the Nonsense, Earn the Trust
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Tyler Shields, Principal Analyst at ESG, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity marketing expert, to discuss the fine line between thought leadership and echo chambers in the industry.
Tyler breaks down what true thought leadership looks like, how marketing can cut through the noise, and why a bathtub analogy might change the way you th
Secure Your Summer: Top Cyber Myths, Busted
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton talks with Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Lisa shares insights from this year’s “Oh Behave!” report and dives into why cybersecurity habits remain unchanged—even when we know better. From password reuse to misunderstood AI risks, Lisa explains how emotion, storytelling, and system design all play a role in
A Hacker's Insights on Your Privacy
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with Arjun Bhatnagar, CEO of Cloaked, about why protecting your digital privacy is more urgent than ever. From building better cybersecurity habits to understanding the hidden risks in everyday apps, Arjun shares practical advice that listeners can use immediately. Learn how personal data is collected, how data breaches impact you directly
Can you supercharge security with a browser?
In this episode of Threat Vector, Ofer Ben‑Noon steps in as guest host to interview cybersecurity strategist Kirsten Davies. They explore why browsers now handle 85 percent of work and how that shift makes them the prime attack surface. Learn how phishing and session hijacks exploit low‑friction paths, why Zero Trust and enterprise browsers must work hand in glove, and how AI can spot anomalies be
Risk, Resilience and Real Talk with Sam Ainscow
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Sam Ainscow, Group Chief Security Officer at Hill & Smith PLC. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, Sam shares his deep insights into cyber resilience, risk assessment, and incident response. He explains why a business must prepare through practical training, testing, and honest post-incident reviews. From tailored security awarenes
Securing AI in the Enterprise
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Tanya Shastri, SVP of Product Management, and Navneet Singh, VP of Marketing - Network Security, at Palo Alto Networks. They explore what it means to adopt a secure AI by design strategy, giving employees the freedom to innovate with generative AI while maintaining control and reducing risk. From identifying shadow AI in the enterpr
How to Scale Responsible AI in the Enterprise
Recorded Live at the Canopy Hotel during the RSAC Conference in San Francisco, David Moulton speaks with Noelle Russell, CEO of the AI Leadership Institute and a leading voice in responsible AI. Drawing from her new book Scaling Responsible AI, Noelle explains why early-stage AI projects must move beyond hype to operational maturity—addressing accuracy, fairness, and security as foundational pilla
Confronting China’s Expanding Cyber Threats
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about the increasing scale of China-linked cyber threats and the vulnerabilities in outdated OT environments.
Wendi shares critical insights on how nation-state threats have evolved, why AI must be part of modern defense strategies, and the importance of real
Privacy and Data Protection in the Age of Big Data
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Daniel B. Rosenzweig, a leading data privacy and AI attorney, about the growing complexity of privacy compliance in the era of big data and artificial intelligence. Dan explains how businesses can build trust by aligning technical operations with legal obligations—what he calls “say what you do, do what you say.” They explore U.S. st
How Do Security Teams Keep AI from Becoming a UX Nightmare?
AI is transforming cybersecurity at a rapid pace, but how do we ensure security without compromising usability? In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Christopher DeBrunner, VP of Security Operations at CBTS, and Ryan Hamrick, Manager of Security Consulting Services. They explore how AI-driven security is improving threat detection, the risks of over-reliance on automa
What Cybersecurity Blind Spots Could Lead to the Next Major Attack?
The cybersecurity industry is full of headlines, but are we paying attention to the right ones? In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Rob Wright, Security News Director at Informa TechTarget, to discuss the stories the industry overlooks, the overhyped AI security fears, and the real risks posed by certificate authorities.
The Art of Threat Hunting
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, welcomes Ryan Chapman, a seasoned Threat Hunter and digital forensics expert. With over 20 years of experience, Ryan has led incident response teams and authored courses on ransomware, making him a leading voice in the field. The discussion covers the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, wit
Is the Quantum Threat Closer Than You Think?
Quantum computing is advancing fast, and with it comes a major cybersecurity risk—the potential to break today’s encryption standards. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Richu Channakeshava, Senior Product Manager at Palo Alto Networks, about the urgent need for organizations to prepare for a post-quantum world. They discuss the risks of "harvest now, decrypt later" a
Why Security Platformization Is the Future of Cyber Resilience
Security platformization is transforming the way organizations defend against cyber threats. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Carlos Rivera, Senior Analyst at Forrester, about how unifying security capabilities strengthens cyber resilience.
They discuss the evolving role of enterprise firewalls, the impact of AI-driven security, and how Zero Trust continues to sha
Trailblazers in Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Women Leading the Charge
In this special Women’s History Month episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with four trailblazing women in cybersecurity who are shaping the industry: Kristy Friedrichs, Chief Partnerships Officer; Tanya Shastri, SVP of Product Management; Sama Manchanda, Consultant at Unit 42; and Stephanie Regan, Principal Technical Architect at Unit 42.
They share their journeys into cybersecuri
The Glamour and the Glory of OT Security
The explosion of connected devices is creating new cybersecurity challenges. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Hollie Hennessy, Principal Analyst for IoT Cybersecurity at Omdia. Hollie shares insights into the evolving risks posed by IoT devices, from industrial control systems to consumer technology. She explains how at
10,000 Days in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has changed dramatically over the past 10,000 days. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Haider Pasha, Chief Security Officer for EMEA & LATAM at Palo Alto Networks, about how the field has evolved and what’s coming next. From his early experiences with self-replicating code to advising CISOs and CIOs worldwide, Haider shares key insights on AI-driven thre
Transform Your SOC And Get Ahead Of The Threats
Security threats are evolving faster than ever. Organizations must rethink their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to stay ahead. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Clay Brothers, Senior Director at Unit 42, about the critical need for SOC transformation. They discuss how AI, automation, and proactive risk assessments help businesses build cyber resilience.
Clay sh
Unlocking Cybersecurity ROI with Platformization
Cybersecurity complexity is growing, and organizations are struggling to manage dozens of security tools while keeping up with evolving threats. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner of Cybersecurity Services at IBM, and Karim Temsamani, President of Next Generation Security at Palo Alto Networks, about a groundbreaking study from IBM
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Podcasts have become vital tools for sharing knowledge and insights, particularly in technical fields like cybersecurity. "Threat Vector," led by David Moulton, serves as an essential guide through the complex landscape of cyber threats, offering expert interviews and in-depth analysis.
In this session, David will discuss the process behind creating "Threat Vector," highlighting the challenges an
Rethinking Cloud Security Strategies
Cloud security is more complex than ever. Organizations move fast, but security teams often struggle to keep up. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Amol Mathur, SVP of Products for Prisma Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, about how platformization is reshaping cloud security.
Amol shares why security can’t be siloed, how AI is transforming threat detection, and why a pro
Inside DeepSeek’s Security Flaws
Artificial intelligence is advancing fast, but with innovation comes risk. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Sam Rubin, SVP of Consulting and Threat Intelligence at Unit 42, and Kyle Wilhoit, Director of Threat Research, to explore the vulnerabilities of DeepSeek, a new large language model. They dive into AI jailbreaking techniques like Bad Likert Judge and Decep
Inside the Mind of State-Sponsored Cyberattackers
In this captivating episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Lior Rochberger, Principal Threat Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, to uncover the secrets of Operation Diplomatic Specter—a cutting-edge cyber espionage campaign targeting government entities in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Lior brings nearly a decade of experience in mal
The ABCs of IOT Cybersecurity
IoT devices are everywhere, with billions deployed globally in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. But this explosion of connectivity brings unprecedented security challenges. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Dr. May Wang, CTO of IoT Security at Palo Alto Networks, about how AI is transforming IoT security. Dr. Wang shares insight
Crisis in the Kitchen: Unraveling a Malware Incident
Join David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, as he explores a real-world malware incident that tested BP’s cybersecurity defenses. Featuring Patrick Wright, Forensics and Incident Response Lead, Matthew Ramey, Head of Global Incident Response, and Navid Asgharzadeh, Manager of the CERT team, this episode reveals how the team detected and responded to unexpected threats in a high-
Dangers of Cloud Misconfigurations
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Margaret Kelley, a seasoned Digital Forensics and Incident Response Senior Consultant at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. With a deep expertise in cloud security, Margaret shares insights into the evolving landscape of cloud breaches and how organizations can defend against sophisticated attacks. From misconfigurations to control plane v
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