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Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.
The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.
Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Threat Vector by Unit 42

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-state threats, and the application of AI in security, Allie offers an inside look at how XDR is reshaping threat detection and response. From tackling the SIEM market’s current challenges to optimizing detection engineering, Allie provides invaluable insights into the people, processes, and tools central to an effective SOC. This episode offers listeners a thoughtful exploration of how to navigate today's complex threat landscape and separate XDR hype from reality. Perfect for cybersecurity professionals looking to stay ahead in the field, tune in to hear expert perspectives on the next steps in cybersecurity resilience.

Ready to go deeper? Join Josh Costa, Director of Product Marketing, Allie Mellen, Principal Analyst at Forrester and David Moulton, Director of Content and Thought Leadership for Unit 42 as they discuss the State of XDR https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/State-of-XDR-with-Forrester. 

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Decoding XDR: Allie Mellen on What’s Next

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 to break encryption is realistic or overhyped. This conversation offers practical advice for decision-makers on how to prepare for what's next in cybersecurity.

Want to read all of Palo Alto Networks 2025 Predictions? Read 
The Convergence of Cybersecurity and AI: 7 Game-Changing Predictions for 2025

Curious about Nir’s interview in Computer world from 2014? Revisit “How I Got Here: Nir Zuk, CTO, Palo Alto Networks”

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Why Big Data Will Rule Cybersecurity in 2025

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, ransomware trends, and the growing role of operational resilience. Wendi offers practical advice for organizations to adapt their defenses and reduce downtime, safeguarding their operations. This episode is packed with insights that help cybersecurity professionals stay ahead of modern threats.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

How Cybercriminals Leverage Disruption for Maximum Impact [Encore]

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 vulnerability management to fostering cyber literacy. Listeners will gain actionable insights into building a robust cyber hygiene strategy and understand why risk management is more than just protocols—it’s an ongoing journey.

Further reading:

 Jovia extends Zero Trust protection everywhere, from branch to users to apps

 Mastering the Basics: Cyber Hygiene and Risk Management

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About Threat Vector

Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Mastering the Basics: Cyber Hygiene and Risk Management

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. Margaret's real-world examples provide listeners with valuable lessons on how attackers exploit cloud vulnerabilities and what defenders can do to stay ahead. Tune in to learn practical strategies for fortifying your cloud defenses and keeping your organization secure.

Margaret’s most recent articles are Leaked Environment Variables Allow Large-Scale Extortion Operation of Cloud Environments and Bling Libra’s Tactical Evolution: The Threat Actor Group Behind ShinyHunters Ransomware. 

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Dangers of Cloud Misconfigurations

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 system, insights into critical cybersecurity practices, and the importance of maintaining vigilance in unseen areas of an enterprise network. Tune in for expert advice and firsthand lessons that emphasize why visibility is key in cybersecurity.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Crisis in the Kitchen: Unraveling a Malware Incident

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 evolving nature of threats in the IoT ecosystem. Discover how AI can tackle vulnerabilities, secure 5G-connected devices, and what every organization should know to stay ahead.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

The ABCs of IOT Cybersecurity

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 the advanced tactics employed by state-sponsored attackers, including rare, never-before-seen techniques designed to infiltrate and exploit critical networks.

This episode digs into the geopolitical factors driving these attacks, the mistakes organizations make when defending against APTs, and actionable strategies to bolster cyber defenses. Lior also reveals her personal journey into threat research, sharing what it feels like to expose and dismantle these sophisticated campaigns.

If you’re curious about how modern espionage campaigns are evolving—and what it takes to stop them—this episode is a must-listen.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Inside the Mind of State-Sponsored Cyberattackers

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 discussion highlights security risks, data integrity concerns, and why businesses must carefully evaluate AI tools before adopting them. Tune in for expert insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and what organizations can do to stay protected.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Inside DeepSeek’s Security Flaws

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 security leaders can break down operational barriers and implement guardrails—not gates—to empower DevOps teams without sacrificing security. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of cloud security.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector, Palo Alto Networks podcast, is your premier destination for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Rethinking Cloud Security Strategies

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 shape modern security strategies. Carlos shares insights from his extensive experience, offering practical advice for organizations navigating these critical changes. Tune in to learn how to make smarter security investments and prepare for the future of cybersecurity.

Resources

The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024 Report

Capturing the cybersecurity dividend: how security platforms generate business value

Top 10 Critical Findings for Considering Security Platformization in 2025 

Did you like this conversation? You should listen to episode 54, ​​Unlocking Cybersecurity ROI with Platformization next.

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About Threat Vector
Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks is your premier podcast for security thought leadership. Join us as we explore pressing cybersecurity threats, robust protection strategies, and the latest industry trends.

The podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, Palo Alto Networks experts, and customers, providing crucial insights for security decision-makers.

Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions or understand the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Threat Vector equips you with the knowledge needed to safeguard your organization.

Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks enables your team to prevent successful cyberattacks with an automated approach that delivers consistent security across the cloud, network, and mobile. ⁠http://paloaltonetworks.com⁠

Why Security Platformization Is the Future of Cyber Resilience

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