Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks

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 sha...

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...

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...

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 proa...

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...

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 malw...

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...

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-...

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...

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 discu...

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...

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 b...

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...

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 securit...

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, Di...

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 a...

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. Toget...

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 practic...

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. Toget...

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...

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 th...

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 bri...

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 increasi...

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 c...

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 evolv...