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Thoughts From the Edge: Leveraging a Hacker Mindset

Thoughts From the Edge: Leveraging a Hacker Mindset

FromAfternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson


Thoughts From the Edge: Leveraging a Hacker Mindset

FromAfternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ann talks with security expert and co-founder of Veracode, Chris Wysopal about the changing scale and stakes of hacks. Their conversation delves into how cybercriminals monetize attacks, the rise of attacks by nation states, and what hacktivists are up to these days. They also look at vulnerabilities in election infrastructure in the U.S. through the lens of vendor expectations and supply chain security. Hear Ann and Chris' perspectives on the main types, motivations, and targets of threat actors and how governments and organizations can tailor their security strategy to the threats they face.

Resources:  
L0phtCrack 
L0pht Heavy Industries testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, 1998
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Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft and distributed as part of The CyberWire Network. 
Released:
Dec 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (97)

Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance & Identity at Microsoft, talks with cybersecurity thought leaders and influential industry experts about the trends shaping the cyber landscape and what should be top-of-mind for the C-suite and other key decision makers. Ann and her guests explore the risk and promise of tools and systems powered by AI, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technology, as well as the impact on how humans work, communicate, consume information, and live in this era of digital transformation. Please note, the opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect opinions of, Microsoft or Ann Johnson.