David Moulton, Director of Thought Leadership for Unit 42, and Kate Naunheim, Cyber Risk Management Director at Unit 42, discuss the new cybersecurity regulations introduced by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Want more on this topic? Join the Unit 42 team for a webinar on November 9, 2023, "The Ransomware Landscape: Threats Driving the SEC Rule and Other Regulations."

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

Dive deep into the elusive world of insider threats with our latest episode of Threat Vector. Join host David Moulton as he engages in a riveting conversation with Chris Tillett, a senior research engineer at Palo Alto Networks. Uncover the hidden motivations behind insider threats, learn about behavioral patterns to identify potential risks, and gain insights into safeguarding your organization's digital assets.

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

David Moulton from Unit 42 discusses the evolving threat landscape with Wendi Whitmore, SVP of Unit 42. Wendi highlights the increasing scale, sophistication, and speed of cyberattacks, with examples like the recent Clop ransomware incident, and emphasizes that attackers, including nation-state actors and cybercriminals, are leveraging AI, particularly generative AI, to operate faster and more effectively, especially in social engineering tactics.

To protect against these threats, businesses must focus on speed of response, automated integration of security tools, and operationalized capabilities and processes. The conversation underscores the importance of staying vigilant and leveraging technology to defend against the rapidly changing threat landscape.

Theat Group Assessments https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/threat-briefs-assessments/

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

Discover a groundbreaking approach to incident response in our latest episode of Threat Vector. Chris Brewer, Director at Unit 42, delves into the world of "IR Sniping" – a deliberate and targeted methodology that accelerates investigation results.

Explore the guiding principles, focused questions, and real-world applications that make "IR Sniping" a game-changer in the realm of cybersecurity. Tune in now for expert insights and strategies to enhance your incident response tactics!

Watch Chris present on IR Sniping at CactusCon

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

Host David Moulton as he speaks with Stephanie Regan, a senior consultant at Unit 42. Stephanie, with a background in law enforcement, specializes in compromise assessment and incident response. Discover her insights into combating the Muddled Libra threat group and similar adversaries.

Stephanie highlights the crucial role of reconnaissance in investigations and the importance of strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) to counter phishing and social engineering attacks. She delves into techniques like domain typo squatting and shares how domain monitoring can thwart attackers.

Learn how Unit 42 assists clients in recovering from attacks, especially those by Muddled Libra. Stephanie emphasizes rapid response and coordination, including using out-of-band communications to outmaneuver threat actors.

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/muddled-libra/ where Kristopher was the lead author for the Threat Group Assessment: Muddled Libra.

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

In this episode, we plunge into the realm of Muddled Libra, an enigmatic and calculated threat actor group that sets its sights on vital industries like telecommunications, technology, and software automation. Joined by Kristopher Russo, Senior Threat Researcher at Unit 42, we unveil the group's tactics, techniques, and strategies, offering a glimpse into their world of cyber espionage.

Kristopher's passion for combatting cybercriminals is evident as he shares insights into his journey, driven by a fascination with technology's dual nature – to empower and to destroy. Dive deep into the tactics that define Muddled Libra, as they exploit the 0ktapus phishing kit to craft believable authentication pages and manipulate victims through social engineering.

As the episode concludes, Kristopher offers actionable recommendations for safeguarding your environment, from user training to intelligent security automation. Be prepared to face the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats with knowledge and readiness.

Stay tuned for the second part of our exploration, where we'll delve further into defending against Muddled Libra with Stephanie Reagan, Senior Consultant, Unit 42. Until then, heed the wisdom shared in this episode – stay secure, stay vigilant, and venture forth armed with insight.

https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/muddled-libra/, where Kristopher was the lead author of the Threat Group Assessment: Muddled Libra.

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

Michael "Siko" Sikorski, CTO & VP of Engineering for Unit 42, joins Threat Vector host David Moulton to discuss LLMs & AI and the impacts to expect on social engineering, phishing, and more.

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