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 attackers exploit vulnerabilities in connected environments and the best approaches for risk mitigatio...
Mar 06, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 57
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 threats, zero trust strategies, and why platformization is critical for cyber resilience. Learn how atta...
Feb 27, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 56
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 shares real-world examples of SOC modernization and the impact of AI-driven threat detection. If your SO...
Feb 20, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 55
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’s Institute for Business Value. They discuss how security platformization is transforming enterpris...
Feb 13, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 54
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 and rewards of developing a podcast that resonates with industry experts. Attendees will learn about th...
Feb 09, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 902
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 proactive, prevention-first approach is essential for securing modern cloud environments. Learn how secur...
Feb 06, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 53
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 Deceptive Delight, uncovering how attackers can manipulate models to generate harmful content. The discus...
Jan 31, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 901
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 malware analysis, reverse engineering, and proactive threat hunting to the table. Together, they explore...
Jan 30, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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 insights from her pioneering work, including the industry's first AI-based IoT security solution and the ev...
Jan 23, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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-stakes environment. Discover the challenges of handling malware hidden in a kitchen management syste...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 50
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 vulnerabilities, the discussion covers the most critical aspects of securing cloud environments. Marg...
Jan 09, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 49
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Dr. Daniel Ford, Chief Information Security Officer of Jovia Financial Credit Union. With over 25 years in cybersecurity, Dr. Ford shares his expertise on the evolving practice of cyber hygiene and its impact on managing risk and protecting data in today’s digital environment. They discuss key strategies for improving cybersecurity resilience, from multi-factor authentication and vulne...
Jan 02, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 48
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Unit 42, to discuss the increasing speed and sophistication of cyber attacks. Wendi shares her extensive expertise, highlighting the evolving threat landscape, where cybercriminals focus on disrupting businesses and leveraging end-consumer pressure to extract higher ransoms. The conversation covers critical topics such as AI-driven attacks, ransomwar...
Dec 26, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, talks with Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks. They talk about Palo Alto Networks' predictions for 2025, focusing on the shift to unified data security platforms and the growing importance of AI in cybersecurity. Nir sheds light on how having more data leads to smarter threat analysis and why big players have the edge over startups. They also discuss quantum computing and whether its potential...
Dec 19, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Announcement: We are pleased to share an exciting announcement about Cortex XDR at the top of our show. You can learn more here. Check out our episode on "Cyber Espionage and Financial Crime: North Korea’s Double Threat" with Assaf Dahan, Director of Threat Research at Palo Alto Networks Cortex team. Join host David Moulton on Threat Vector, as he dives deep into the rapidly evolving XDR landscape with Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester. With expertise in security operations, nation-st...
Dec 12, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 46
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with Meerah Rajavel, CIO of Palo Alto Networks, and Niall Browne, CISO of the organization, about the importance of aligning IT strategy with cybersecurity. Meerah and Niall discuss how frictionless security, AI integration, and cloud solutions enable agility without compromising safety. They explore how the partnership between IT and security drives business outcomes, enhances customer trust, and ensures rapid incident response. Tune in to ...
Dec 05, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Join host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, as he revisits key insights from October’s Threat Vector podcast series focused on operational technology (OT) security. This special episode compiles expert discussions from industry leaders, including guest speaker Michela Menting, Senior Research Director at ABI Research; Qiang Huang, VP of Product Management; Del Rodillas, Distinguished Product Manager for Industrial Cybersecurity; and guest speaker Brian Wrozek, Principal A...
Nov 28, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 900
Join us in this episode of Threat Vector as guest host Michael Heller shares his conversation with Harriet Farlow, CEO of Mileva Security Labs and a pioneer in AI security research. With a background spanning AI and national cybersecurity, Harriet shares her journey into adversarial machine learning and the critical importance of addressing AI security vulnerabilities. They discuss how AI models are increasingly exposed to cyber-attacks and why organizations must adopt proactive security measure...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 44
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Assaf Dahan, Director of Threat Research at Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex team, about the rising cyber threat from North Korea. Dahan, a cybersecurity expert with over 18 years of experience, discusses the nation's strategic shift towards cybercrime for financial gain, highlighting the scale and sophistication of their operations. Together, they examine the evolution of North Korea’s hacking capabilities—from high-profile attacks like...
Nov 14, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 43
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by cybersecurity experts Kyle Wilhoit, Director of Threat Research, and Michal Goldstein, Director of Security Architecture and Research at Palo Alto Networks. Together, they explore the critical role of war rooms in responding to major security incidents. The conversation delves into best practices for real-time threat intelligence collection, the evolving threat landscape, and how automation c...
Nov 07, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 42
In this insightful episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Christopher Scott, Managing Partner at Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks, to explore the essentials of crisis leadership and management in cybersecurity. With over two decades of experience, Chris shares his journey from IT to crisis management and lessons learned from high-profile incidents like Shamoon and NotPetya. Together, they dive into the critical skills needed during a crisis—swift decision-making, stabilization,...
Oct 31, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 41
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Unit 42, to discuss the increasing speed and sophistication of cyber attacks. Wendi shares her extensive expertise, highlighting the evolving threat landscape, where cybercriminals focus on disrupting businesses and leveraging end-consumer pressure to extract higher ransoms. The conversation covers critical topics such as AI-driven attacks, ransomwar...
Oct 24, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 40
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with guest speaker Brian Wrozek, Forrester Principal Analyst in Security & Risk, about the complexities of aligning security strategies across global teams. Brian draws on his extensive experience in cybersecurity, operational technology (OT) risk, and threat intelligence to discuss how organizations can foster a strong security culture that aligns with business objectives. Learn how to leverage regional champions to address cultural dif...
Oct 17, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 39
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, speaks with Del Rodillas, Distinguished Product Manager for OT Security Solutions at Palo Alto Networks. Del shares insights from his extensive experience in the OT security landscape, covering crucial aspects of building a strong OT security framework. The conversation dives into the challenges of bridging IT and OT teams and the importance of continuous monitoring in critical infrastructure. Del em...
Oct 10, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 38
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, hosts cybersecurity experts Qiang Huang, VP of Product Management for Cloud Delivered Security Services, and Michela Menting, Senior Research Director in Digital Security at ABI Research. They discuss the pressing challenges of securing Operational Technology (OT) environments, which are increasingly vulnerable to ransomware, nation-state attacks, and remote access breaches due to the digital t...
Oct 03, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 37
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, speaks with Nathaniel Quist, Manager of Cloud Threat Intelligence at Cortex & Unit 42. Nathaniel leads a team at the forefront of understanding the evolving cloud threat landscape. This conversation dives deep into recent cloud extortion operations, the rise of ransomware attacks, and the challenges businesses face in securing public cloud environments. Learn about the intricacies of cloud...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 36
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Daniel Kendzior, Global Data & AI Security Practice Lead at Accenture, to explore the seismic shifts in cybersecurity brought about by AI technologies. As organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption, Daniel shares insights into the rise of ransomware and phishing attacks, the evolving regulatory landscape, and how AI can be leveraged to bolster cybersecurity operations. This conv...
Sep 19, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 35
In this episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership, interviews Kieran Norton, Principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP and U.S. Cyber and AI Automation Leader. They discuss the evolution from traditional Security Operations Centers (SOC) to AI-native SOCs, addressing the issues of alert fatigue and data volume. Norton explains how AI can automate routine tasks, allowing analysts to focus on more complex issues, enhancing an organization’s securit...
Sep 12, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, engages with Chris Tillett, Product Management and R&D expert, to uncover the deep-seated challenges in cybersecurity. The discussion centers around the human factors that make security difficult, the complexities of implementing conditional MFA, and the often overlooked importance of a strong security culture. Chris shares his insights on how organizations can balance the need for robust security wi...
Sep 05, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 33
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Mike Spisak, Technical Managing Director, to delve into the pressing cybersecurity challenges faced by educational institutions. The conversation explores proactive security measures, the importance of a solid risk assessment, and the emerging threats targeting schools. Mike shares actionable insights on improving security postures within budget constraints, emphasizing the critical ro...
Aug 29, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 32
