# Inside the Code War: Defending Against Nation-State Cyber Threats

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Podcast: [Infosecurity Magazine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/infosecurity-magazine-podcast-1181101)
Published: 2026-04-20T13:37:18+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine Podcast, we speak with Allie Mellen, author of Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield, about the rising threat of nation-state cyber operations. Mellen breaks down how the US, Russia and China use cyber capabilities as core elements of military strategy, exploring the evolution of their cyber doctrines and how they differ in goals, escalation and integration with conventional warfare. From Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics to China’s long-term espionage campaigns, she explains why defenders must think strategically, not just technically. For CISOs and security leaders, this episode offers a vital briefing on the geopolitical realities of cyber threats, the rise of cyber mercenaries, supply chain weaponization and why all organizations must prepare for persistent cyber espionage. Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield is available now.

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