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Nathaniel Quist

Manager of Cloud Threat Intelligence at Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex, and a key leader within Unit 42.

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Jun 26, 2025 • 34min

The 90,000 Credential Wake-Up Call

Nathaniel Quist, a leader in Cloud Threat Intelligence at Palo Alto Networks, dives into a staggering cloud extortion campaign that revealed over 90,000 credentials. He explains how a minor misconfiguration opened the floodgates and emphasizes the weaknesses in identity management. Automation's dual role as both a boon and a risk in cloud security is discussed, along with the critical need for collaboration between cybersecurity teams and cloud providers. Quist also shares strategies for building a robust cloud posture and enhancing threat detection.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 32min

Staying Ahead of Cloud Attacks

Nathaniel Quist, a specialist in cloud threat intelligence at Cortex & Unit 42, dives into the complex world of cloud security. He discusses recent extortion operations and the alarming rise of ransomware attacks targeting cloud environments. Exploring the intricacies of vulnerability exploitation in AWS, GCP, and Azure, Nathaniel emphasizes the importance of robust defenses and evidence preservation in incident recovery. He also highlights the critical role of automation in combating evolving threats, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone navigating cloud security.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 33min

Zero-day exploited in the wild.

Nathaniel Quist, Manager of Cloud Threat Intelligence at Cortex & Unit 42, dives into the evolving landscape of cyber threats. He explores the recent rise in cloud extortion operations and ransomware attacks, shedding light on the significant challenges businesses face in securing their public cloud environments. The discussion also touches on critical vulnerabilities affecting devices and platforms, as well as the implications of increasing cyber threats that can disrupt operations across industries.

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