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About Christopher Braccia
 

The Indo-Pacific Intelligence Advantage Your Organization Needs

When Chinese state-sponsored actors spent years perfecting cyber operations in Vietnam before deploying Volt Typhoon against U.S. critical infrastructure, I was already there—documenting, analyzing, and warning Western organizations about what was coming.
 

As one of the few Western intelligence professionals with over a decade of on-ground presence in Southeast Asia, I deliver what remote analysts cannot: real-time, human-verified intelligence from the PRC's cyber testing grounds.
 

The Intelligence Only I Can Deliver
 

Why Traditional Threat Intelligence Fails in the Indo-Pacific

Most Western intelligence firms rely on automated feeds, open-source monitoring, and remote analysis. They're analyzing yesterday's attacks from thousands of miles away, missing the human intelligence and cultural context that reveals tomorrow's threats.
 

My Irreplaceable Intelligence Advantages:

On-Ground Human Intelligence Network

12+ years physically embedded in Vietnam, not analyzing from afar

Daily interactions with regional cybersecurity professionals who see Chinese operations firsthand

Access to Vietnamese and ASEAN government briefings never translated to English

My on-the-ground relationships in Southeast Asia—with local governments, private partners, and security officials—give me insight and access that quite literally no other Westerner has

Fluent in cultural and linguistic nuances that automated translation misses entirely
 

First-Contact Intelligence Position

Chinese state actors test capabilities on Vietnamese infrastructure 6-12 months before Western deployment

I observe and document these campaigns in real-time, not through after-action reports

Direct relationships with victims of Chinese cyber operations who share IOCs before they're publicly disclosed

Access to regional threat-sharing groups where Chinese TTPs are discussed in languages most Western analysts don't speak
 

Unique Collection Capabilities

Physical access to regional cybersecurity conferences where Chinese delegates openly discuss capabilities

Ability to travel throughout ASEAN for on-ground verification of supply chain threats

Relationships with regional telecoms that provide early warning on infrastructure compromises

Cultural understanding to recognize when "normal business" is actually pre-positioning for attacks
 

Proven Track Record
 

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

Delivered CISA's AI Risk Assessment during Salt Typhoon crisis, directly informing national response strategies

Identified patterns of PRC groups using ASEAN infrastructure as testing grounds—intelligence that has prevented millions in potential losses
 

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, with direct access to regional threat intelligence

Consultant to Cybersecurity & Innovation Department, USTelecom – The Broadband Association
Presented at New York States Annual Cyber Conference 2025
Presented at CybersecAsia Vietnam 2025
Delegate to ASEAN Cydes 2025
 

Intelligence Partnership Framework

My intelligence partnerships are designed for organizations that require continuous, actionable insight into evolving Indo-Pacific threats. Each engagement is structured to provide maximum strategic value while ensuring you're never caught off-guard by emerging risks.
 

Your Intelligence Partnership Includes:

Quarterly Executive Intelligence Briefings

Comprehensive written intelligence assessments delivered directly to senior leadership

In-person or virtual presentations to C-suite and board members

Tactical intelligence for security teams, strategic analysis for executives

Q&A sessions addressing your organization's specific concerns and threat landscape

Annual Custom Threat Landscape Report

Deep-dive analysis tailored exclusively to your organization's risk profile

Mapping of your specific supply chains, partnerships, and vulnerabilities against Indo-Pacific threat actors

12-month threat horizon forecasting based on indicators unique to your sector

Actionable recommendations for risk mitigation and competitive advantage

Crisis Response & Real-Time Intelligence
 

Immediate activation during incidents like Salt Typhoon—while others scramble for information, you receive direct briefings from someone embedded in the region

24/7 emergency hotline for critical threats
 

Real-time intelligence updates as situations develop

Direct coordination with your incident response teams

Post-incident analysis and lessons learned

Continuous Intelligence Flow

Monthly intelligence digests on emerging PRC cyber campaigns

Flash alerts on critical developments affecting your sector

Access to my network of regional contacts for specific intelligence requirements

Priority responses to intelligence requests and custom research needs
 

The Intelligence Gap That Costs Millions

Salt Typhoon compromised U.S. telecoms for months before detection. I had been warning clients about similar tactics observed in Vietnamese telecoms eight months earlier. The difference between my intelligence and traditional feeds isn't incremental—it's transformational.
 

While your competitors receive the same threat feeds from CrowdStrike or Mandiant, you'll have intelligence on:

Chinese campaigns still in testing phase, months before Western targeting

Supply chain compromises being validated in ASEAN factories before reaching U.S. shores

Zero-days being refined against Vietnamese government systems before deployment against critical infrastructure

Behavioral patterns and cultural indicators that signal escalation toward Taiwan scenarios
 

Begin Your Intelligence Partnership

My intelligence partnerships are reserved for organizations that recognize the critical value of continuous Indo-Pacific threat awareness and are prepared to make a strategic investment in their security posture.
 

Limited Partnership Availability and Capacity

I maintain a select number of intelligence partnerships to ensure each client receives dedicated attention and actionable intelligence.

Current capacity exists for a limited number of additional strategic partners.
 

Next Steps:

Confidential Capabilities Briefing: Complimentary 30-minute executive session where I'll share recent, anonymized intelligence relevant to your sector

Threat Landscape Assessment: Following our initial discussion, I can provide a preliminary assessment of your organization's exposure to Indo-Pacific risks

Custom Intelligence Proposal: Partnerships are structured based on your specific intelligence requirements, sector, and risk profile
 

In the Indo-Pacific threat landscape, you're either ahead of the curve or behind it. My intelligence ensures you're always ahead.
 

Schedule Your Confidential Briefing

Cbraccia@protonmail.com
 

For briefing samples and client references, contact me directly.