Michael Barnhart is an i3 Investigator focused on the Nation-State and Criminal Insider Intelligence and Reporting arm of DTEX. Formerly he served as the Head of DPRK Operations at Mandiant/Google Cloud, where he led specialized teams focused on tracking and analyzing North Korea’s evolving cyber threat landscape. With more than 2 decades of experience in advanced threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and nation-state operations, Michael has played a key role in uncovering some of the most sophisticated campaigns linked to nation-state and primarily DPRK actors. His work combines in-depth technical analysis with strategic insights, helping global organizations proactively detect and defend against emerging threats.