Threat Vector by Palo Alto Networks From Policy to Cyber Interference
Aug 28, 2025
In a dynamic discussion, Thomas P. Bossert, President of Trinity Cyber and former Homeland Security Advisor, reveals the importance of proactive threat interference. He emphasizes how companies can engage directly with threat actors rather than passively defending against cyberattacks. The conversation dives into the disconnect between cybersecurity policy and real-world technology, the necessity for strategic frameworks, and the critical role of nonpartisan cooperation in fortifying defenses against evolving threats. Bossert's insights aim to reshape the cybersecurity landscape.
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Why Experts Get Called In Crises
- Thomas Bossert described the chain of expertise that people call when a massive breach occurs and why reputation matters.
- He said professionals are called not because they are nice but because they have reputation, experience, and connections.
Rhetoric Vs. Technical Reality
- Bossert warned of a disconnect between policymakers' rhetoric about 'offensive' cyber and the technical reality of what that means.
- He argued offensive action must be carefully defined, targeted, and measured against real effects.
Prefer Reciprocal Interference Over Vengeance
- Use reciprocal, measured interference that exploits attacker energy to disrupt operations rather than blind 'hack back' retaliation.
- Focus interference on altering adversary operational outcomes, not emotional vengeance.
