Kyle Wilhoit is an internationally recognized
security researcher and threat intelligence leader with more than a
decade of experience helping research teams deliver original and
organized threat intelligence and research. In his current role as
Director, Threat Research on Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Kyle is
responsible for leading teams of world renowned threat researchers that
identify, track and unearth technical intelligence related to threat
actor groups, attack frameworks, targeted attack campaigns, and malware.
At his previous role at Palo Alto Networks, Kyle was a
Principal Threat Researcher, focusing on nation state actors and their
related tactics, techniques, and procedures. Prior to Palo Alto
Networks, Kyle performed a litany of roles focusing specifically on
threat hunting, malware analysis and research at companies such as
Domaintools, Trend Micro, Fireeye and others.
Kyle has presented at over 50 cybersecurity
conferences around the globe, with Kyle actively serving on the Review
Board for Black Hat US since 2017, where he’s responsible for assisting
in the selection of several conference tracks. Kyle has consulted
several worldwide governmental bodies, including the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), US Congress, the US Department of Commerce
and others. His research has supported investigative stories in several
publications, including ABC, CNN, BBC, CNN, The New York Times, WIRED,
MIT Technology, and many additional outlets. Additionally, Kyle is a
co-author on two books- Hacking Exposed Industrial Control Systems: ICS
and SCADA Security Secrets & Solutions in addition to the book
Operationalizing Threat Intelligence.