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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 22 MIN

Confronting China’s Expanding Cyber Threats [Threat Vector]

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While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this episode of Threat Vector from our partners at Palo Alto Networks. 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Officer at Palo Alto Networks, about the increasing scale of China-linked cyber threats and the vulnerabilities in outdated OT environments.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-time intelligence sharing. They also dive into scenario planning as a key to resilience. If you want to know how cybersecurity leaders are preparing for the next wave of threats, this episode is a must-listen. From the show: ASEAN Entities in the Spotlight: Chinese APT Group Targeting Preparing for a Secure Paris 2024 Unit 42 Predicts the Year of Disruption and Other Top Threats in 2025 FBI talks about how China is testing AI in cyberattacks Hear more from Wendi Whitmore on Threat Vector: Episode 5: From Nation States to Cybercriminals Join the conversation on our social media channels: Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠ Threat Research:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/unit42/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠@paloaltonetworks⁠ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While our team is out on winter break, please enjoy this episode of Threat Vector from our partners at Palo Alto Networks. 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-time intelligence sharing. They also dive into scenario planning as a key to resilience. If you want to know how cybersecurity leaders are preparing for the next wave of threats, this episode is a must-listen. From the show: ASEAN Entities in the Spotlight: Chinese APT Group Targeting Preparing for a Secure Paris 2024 Unit 42 Predicts the Year of Disruption and Other Top Threats in 2025 FBI talks about how China is testing AI in cyberattacks Hear more from Wendi Whitmore on Threat Vector: Episode 5: From Nation States to Cybercriminals Join the conversation on our social media channels: Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠ Threat Research:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LifeatPaloAltoNetworks/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/unit42/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠@paloaltonetworks⁠ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PaloAltoNtwks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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