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About Christopher Braccia

Indo-Pacific Security Strategist | Critical Infrastructure Protection | Emerging Technology & Supply Chain Risk
 

I specialize in tracking Chinese state-sponsored operations targeting critical infrastructure spanning cyber, AI, emerging technology, and supply chain, with particular focus on how these threats develop in Southeast Asia before expanding to Western targets.
 

Background

With over 12 years on the ground in Vietnam, the US, and extensive relationships across ASEAN's security community, I provide intelligence and analysis that bridges the gap between regional threat activity and Western infrastructure defense. My critical infrastructure work extends beyond telecommunications. As Co-Founder of the Greene County Food Security Coalition, a 501(c)(3) in New York's Hudson Valley, I work on supply chain resilience and food system security. I also serve as a member of FeedHV, a 501(c)(3) program coordinating Feeding Agencies, Food Suppliers, and Volunteer Networks across seven New York counties.
 

Predictive Intelligence Successes

Published "Southeast Asia: China's Cyber Incubator" in The Diplomat
Identifying PRC attack patterns 6-12 months before Western targeting.
 

"From Vietnam to Volt Typhoon"
Research cited by Agencies and Private Partners as essential reading for understanding Chinese grey-zone operations
 

Contributed to CISA's AI Risk Assessment
During the Salt Typhoon crisis, directly informing national response strategies. Identified patterns of PRC groups using ASEAN infrastructure as testing grounds.
 

Current Intelligence Leadership

Member and Strategist of the Communications Sector Coordinating Council
Consultant and Strategist for The International Communication CISO Council
Senior Advisor to Vietnam-ISAC

Consultant to Cybersecurity & Innovation Department, USTelecom – The Broadband Association

Speaking Engagements and Events Participation
Presented at New York State's Annual Cyber Conference 2025
Presented at CybersecAsia Vietnam 2025
Delegate to ASEAN Cydes 2025
 

Services

I work with organizations seeking to understand and defend against Indo-Pacific threats across:
 

1. Cybersecurity and nation-state threat intelligence

2. AI governance and risk

3. Emerging technology assessment

4. Supply chain security

5. Executive briefings and strategic advisory

Contact: Cbraccia@protonmail.com