Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks
Episodes
Inside Ransomware Negotiations: Trust Criminals or Walk Away?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you're face-to-face with a ransomware gang demanding millions—and every decision could determine whether your company survives? J...
Who Holds Power When AI Compresses Decision Time?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Zero Trust Without the Hype
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with LeeAnne Pelzer, Senior Consulting Director, and Brandon Hogle, Consulting Director, b...
Unit 42's Iran Threat Brief: What We're Seeing
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 belie...
The Billion Dollar Hiring Scam Funding North Korea
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
North Korea has turned your hiring pipeline into a revenue machine. And most organizations have no idea. Evan Gordenker, Director of AI Security and ...
Inside 750 Breaches with Unit 42
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your security budget is funding the wrong defenses. Steve Elovitz leads Unit 42's North America consulting and incident response practice, where his ...
When Security Friction Becomes the Backdoor
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Security that slows people down is security that gets bypassed. Birat Niraula leads security for Google Enterprise Network, where he oversees protect...
Security Success Stories You Haven't Heard
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What separates organizations that truly excel at cybersecurity from those that just spend money on it? In this episode of Threat Vector, host David M...
Is Your AI Well-Engineered Enough to Be Trusted?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
The Kill Switch for AI Agents
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI agents be trusted when 80% of today's breaches start with compromised identities? Carey Frey, Chief Security Officer at TELUS, joins Threat Ve...
Securing AI Without Slowing Business
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 100th episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Nikesh Arora, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, for a candid conv...
Securing the AI Supply Chain
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Encore: Confronting China’s Expanding Cyber Threats
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Encore: What Happened to Hacker Culture?
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this encore episode of Threat Vector . Join David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Le...
Lessons from the Underground
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton is joined by Keith Mularski, Chief Global Ambassador at Qintel and former FBI cybercrime investigator,...
The Adversarial Hacker Mindset
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
Securing the Modern Workforce - Lessons from Medallia’s CISO
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hacker Movies Then vs Now
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inside Jingle Thief Cloud Fraud Unwrapped
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Stav Setty, Principal ...
Why Proactive Security Can’t Wait
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, speaks with Elad Koren, Vice President of Pro...
Securing the AI Frontier
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI adoption is outpacing every major tech wave of the past two decades, reshaping the digital enterprise faster than most security leaders expected. I...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in AI
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Don't Leave Them to Their Own Devices
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Asher Davila, Principal Security Researcher at Palo Alto Networks, about the newly re...
Shifting Security Left
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with two cybersecurity leaders from Palo Alto Networks: Sarit Tager, Vice President of...
Securing Pre-K-12: A Tech Leader's Perspective
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton sits down with Mohammed Saleh, Associate Chief Technology and Management Information Systems Officer a...
Securing Modern Workforce
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pre...
The High Cost of Chasing Compliance, Not Security
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Threat Vector, the Palo Alto Networks podcast. In this episode, host David Moulton speaks with Joey Smith, Vice President & Chief Informati...
What Happened to Hacker Culture?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Human in the Loop for AI Security
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to secure generative AI beyond the model itself in this episode of Threat Vector. Host David Moulton welcomes Bret Kinsel...
Inside AI Runtime Defense
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, speaks with Spencer Thellmann, Principal Product...
Securing the Future of AI Agents
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Th...
From Policy to Cyber Interference
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, guest-host Michael Sikorski speaks with Thomas P. Bossert, President of Trinity Cyber and former Homeland Securi...
Communicating Cyber Risk Effectively to Your Board
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Abby Adlerman, CEO of Boardspan, about how boards approach cybersecurity oversight. D...
Designing Human-Centered Security Operations
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security analysts are drowning in tools, alerts, and tabs. In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Senior Director of Thought Leadership for ...
Securing the Unsecurable: Inside the Black Hat NOC and Zero-Hour Resilience
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Jason Reverri, Manager of Technical Product Engineering for Cortex at Palo Alto Netwo...
Speaking Security in Board Language
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking Security in Board Language: How CISOs Can Elevate Cybersecurity from IT to Business Priority In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Mo...
Muddled Libra: From Spraying to Preying in 2025
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy this Special Edition episode of the Threat Vector podcast with an update on our previous Muddled Libra coverage. Muddled Libra is bac...
Smart UX, Safer Systems
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Moulton and Nelson Lee as they explore the vital role of user experience (UX) in cybersecurity. Nelson, drawing from his background at G...
Frenemies With Benefits
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael Sikorski and Michael Daniel on Threat Vector for a deep dive into cybersecurity collaboration. They discuss how competing companies and g...
Reach for What You Preach: Bridging UX and Cybersecurity
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton talks with Dimitry Shvartsman, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Prime Security, about transform...
Hunting Threats in Developer Environments
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber attackers are increasingly targeting the very tools developers trust—integrated development environments (IDEs), low-code platforms, and publi...
The 90,000 Credential Wake-Up Call
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton is joined by Nathaniel Quist, Manager of Cloud Threat Intelligence at Palo Alto Networks’...
Cut the Noise, Ditch the Nonsense, Earn the Trust
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Tyler Shields, Principal Analyst at ESG, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity marketing...
Secure Your Summer: Top Cyber Myths, Busted
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton talks with Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Lisa shares ins...
A Hacker's Insights on Your Privacy
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with Arjun Bhatnagar, CEO of Cloaked, about why protecting your digital privacy is more urg...
Can you supercharge security with a browser?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, Ofer Ben‑Noon steps in as guest host to interview cybersecurity strategist Kirsten Davies. They explore why browse...
Risk, Resilience and Real Talk with Sam Ainscow
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Securing AI in the Enterprise
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Tanya Shastri, SVP of Product Management, and Navneet Singh, VP of Marketing - Net...
How to Scale Responsible AI in the Enterprise
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded Live at the Canopy Hotel during the RSAC Conference in San Francisco, David Moulton speaks with Noelle Russell, CEO of the AI Leadership Inst...
Confronting China’s Expanding Cyber Threats
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with Wendi Whitmore, Chief Security Intelligence Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about the i...
Privacy and Data Protection in the Age of Big Data
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Daniel B. Rosenzweig, a leading data privacy and AI attorney, about the growing compl...
How Do Security Teams Keep AI from Becoming a UX Nightmare?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is transforming cybersecurity at a rapid pace, but how do we ensure security without compromising usability? In this episode of Threat Vector, host...
What Cybersecurity Blind Spots Could Lead to the Next Major Attack?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
The Art of Threat Hunting
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, welcomes Ryan Chapman, a seasoned Threat H...
Is the Quantum Threat Closer Than You Think?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quantum computing is advancing fast, and with it comes a major cybersecurity risk—the potential to break today’s encryption standards. In this epi...
Why Security Platformization Is the Future of Cyber Resilience
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security platformization is transforming the way organizations defend against cyber threats. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton spea...
Trailblazers in Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Women Leading the Charge
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Women’s History Month episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with four trailblazing women in cybersecurity who are shap...
The Glamour and the Glory of OT Security
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The explosion of connected devices is creating new cybersecurity challenges. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought...
10,000 Days in Cybersecurity
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity has changed dramatically over the past 10,000 days. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Haider Pasha, Chief...
Transform Your SOC And Get Ahead Of The Threats
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Security threats are evolving faster than ever. Organizations must rethink their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to stay ahead. In this episode of ...
Unlocking Cybersecurity ROI with Platformization
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity complexity is growing, and organizations are struggling to manage dozens of security tools while keeping up with evolving threats. In th...
LIVE! From Philly
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasts have become vital tools for sharing knowledge and insights, particularly in technical fields like cybersecurity. "Threat Vector," led by Davi...
Rethinking Cloud Security Strategies
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud security is more complex than ever. Organizations move fast, but security teams often struggle to keep up. In this episode of Threat Vector, hos...
Inside DeepSeek’s Security Flaws
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence is advancing fast, but with innovation comes risk. In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Sam Rub...
Inside the Mind of State-Sponsored Cyberattackers
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, sits down with Lior Rochberger, Principal Thr...
The ABCs of IOT Cybersecurity
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IoT devices are everywhere, with billions deployed globally in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. But this explos...
Crisis in the Kitchen: Unraveling a Malware Incident
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, as he explores a real-world malware incident that tested BP’s cybersecurity defenses....
Dangers of Cloud Misconfigurations
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Margaret Kelley, a seasoned Digital Forensics and Incident Response Senior Consultant...
Mastering the Basics: Cyber Hygiene and Risk Management
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Dr. Daniel Ford, Chief Information Sec...
How Cybercriminals Leverage Disruption for Maximum Impact [Encore]
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Un...
Why Big Data Will Rule Cybersecurity in 2025
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Decoding XDR: Allie Mellen on What’s Next
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Behind the Scenes with Palo Alto Networks CIO and CISO Securing Business Success with Frictionless Cybersecurity
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton speaks with Meerah Rajavel, CIO of Palo Alto Networks, and Niall Browne, CISO of the organization, abo...
Encore Episode: Insights on Protecting OT from Growing Cyber Threats
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, as he revisits key insights from October’s Threat Vector podcast series focused ...
Bridging AI and Cybersecurity Gaps with Mileva Security Labs’ Harriet Farlow
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Cyber Espionage and Financial Crime: North Korea’s Double Threat
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Assaf Dahan, Director of Threat Research at Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex team, about ...
War Room Best Practices
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by cybersecurity experts Kyle Wilhoit, Director ...
Leadership during a Crisis
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton sits down with Christopher Scott, Managing Partner at Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks, t...
How Cybercriminals Leverage Disruption for Maximum Impact
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Wendi Whitmore, Senior Vice President of Un...
Balancing Security with Usability in Cybersecurity
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton talks with guest speaker Brian Wrozek, Forrester Principal Analyst in Security & Risk, about the ...
Bridging IT and OT for a Safer Future
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, speaks with Del Rodillas, Distinguished Product Manag...
The State of OT Security
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, hosts cybersecurity experts Qiang Huang, VP of ...
Staying Ahead of Cloud Attacks
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Palo Alto Networks, speaks with Nathaniel Quist, Manager of Cl...
Securing the GenAI Transformation Journey with Accenture's Daniel Kendzior
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Daniel Kendzior, Global Data & AI Security ...
Fueling the Business with Cyber AI & Automation with Kieran Norton
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership, interviews Kieran Norton, Principal at Del...
Building Bulletproof Security
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, engages with Chris Tillett, Product Management and R&...
From Passwords to Proactive Security: Essential Tips for Educators with Mike Spisak
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Mike Spisak, Technical Managing Direct...
Identity Under Siege: Insights with Okta
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, engages with Jamie Fitz-Gerald, Sr. Director of Produ...
From Cyber War to Cyber Strategy with Jason Healey hosted by Michael Sikorski
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, guest host Michael Sikorski, CTO of Unit 42, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jason Healey, Senio...
Enhancing Ethical Hacking with AI
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, sits down with Ryan Barger, Director of Offensive Security...
The Future of Cybersecurity with Nir Zuk
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership, converses with Nir Zuk, Founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks, a...
Vishing Villains and Voter Vigilance
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, engages with Sama Manchanda, a Consultant at Unit 42, to e...
AI-Generated Cyber Threats
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, hosted by David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, we delve into the evolving world of AI-generated...
From Cybersecurity to Cancer Care with Jim Foote
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Palo Alto Networks podcast 'Threat Vector,' host David Molton speaks with Jim Foote, CEO of First Ascent Biomedical about his t...
Beyond Compliance: Using Technology to Empower Privacy and Security with Daniel Rosenzweig
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, is joined by Data Privacy Attorney Daniel Rosenzweig....
Guardians of the Digital Age: How Gregory Jones Shapes Cybersecurity at Xavier University
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Greg Jones, Chief Information Security Officer at Xavier University of Louisiana. Gre...
Navigating the AI Frontier: A Security Perspective with Mike Spisak
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI adop...
Understanding the Midnight Eclipse Activity and CVE 2024-3400
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton and Andy Piazza, Sr. Director of Threat Intelligence at Unit 42, dive into the critical vulnerabi...
Defending against Adversarial AI and Deepfakes with Billy Hewlett and Tony Huynh
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, explores Adversarial AI and Deepfakes as part of the ongoi...
Mission-Driven Security: From Marine Corps to Silicon Valley with Donnie Hasseltine
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Threat Vector, host David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership at Unit 42, welcomes Donnie Hasseltine, VP of Security at Second ...