A Conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs Palo Alto Networks 


In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down for an engaging conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks. Mr. Kroese is leading the company’s engagement with policymakers and government stakeholders. He brings extensive Legislative and Executive Branch cyber policy experience, including roles as Staff Director for Ranking Member Katko on the House Homeland Security Committee and as a senior advisor to Director Krebs at CISA.

Previously, Daniel served as Chief of Staff to Congressman John Ratcliffe, chair of the House Homeland Cybersecurity Subcommittee. At Palo Alto Networks, he leverages this expertise to strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem. Daniel is also a visiting fellow at the National Security Institute.

Palo Alto Networks is the world’s cyber security leader, offering next-gen security solutions, expert services, and industry-leading threat intelligence. They empower organizations across every sector to transform with confidence.

In this episode:

  • How can organizations enable the safe use of AI?
  • How Alto Networks champions the ideals of Secure by Design
  • How Palo Alto Networks is working to ensure Supply Chain Integrity
  • Cybersecurity priorities for 2025
  • Benefits of “secure internet browsers”