Investigating and Tracking China Cyber Threat Operations, 15 December 2026

An exclusive workshop led by Chloe Paterson one of the UK’s leading authorities in China cyber-crime and open-source intelligence.

The workshop will provide a unique insight into the history of China offensive cyber operations and discuss the current implications for the UK.

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It will explore the current threat landscape and future challenges as well as providing an insight into the main threat actors behind the attacks.

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It is aimed at cyber-crime investigators and all investigators who want to develop and enhance their understanding around this ever evolving and challenging threat picture.

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It will be held online via Teams. Certificates of Attendance are available.

 

The workshop will include:

Session One: Political, economic and military context for China cyber operations

• China's political system, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and People's Liberation Army (PLA)

• Ministry of State Security (MSS), PLA, and private sector enabled cyber operations

• 5-Eyes indictments, Isoon Leaks, what these reveal about threat actors and operational structure

• China's response and impact on PLA and MSS operating model

 

Session Two: Timeline of capability evolution

• APT1 - Intellectual Property (IP) theft, targeting of US industrial organisations

• APT41 -ShadowPad proprietary tooling

• Supply chain - CCleaner, Microsoft Exchange compromise

• Salt and Volt Typhoon - prepositioning, critical infrastructure and telecoms, ongoing threat to UK and EU telecoms networks

 

Session Three: Current landscape and implications for the UK

• Private sector enablers - private sector capabilities (botnets, residential proxies) that facilitate PLA, MSS cyber operations

• Future tech - AI, quantum, space

• What does this mean for the UK? Tracking and managing risk of China cyber threat

 

Our expert

Chloe Paterson is Director of Bluelock Cyber. She is a China OSINT specialist with 20 years' experience conducting online investigations for the UK government and more recently in private sector roles as a cyber threat intelligence leader.

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HOW TO BOOK

Cost: £224.99 + VAT (GBP) per delegate per workshop (LEA and Government Agency rate).  £275 + VAT (Industry rate), per delegate 

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Group bookings: We offer various discounts for group bookings depending on numbers, please contact us for details.

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Booking: Please send the delegates name(s), email address(es) and purchase order (made out to The Investigator) to booking@the-investigator.co.uk or telephone +44(0)844 660 8707 for further information. 

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Payment can be made by PayPal/debit/credit card. ​The meeting link will be sent out 7 days before the event.

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