Beyond Borders: Uncovering Cyber Challenges and Innovations in Latin America | A Conversation with Kate Esprit and Marco Ciappelli | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
04/18/24 • 48 min
Guests:
Kate Esprit, Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, MITRE [@MITREcorp]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-e-2b262695/
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin
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Episode Notes
In this new episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin is joined by Kate Esprit and co-founder Marco Ciappelli to explore the nuanced cybersecurity landscape of Latin America. Esprit, with a rich background in Latin American geopolitical affairs and cybersecurity, provides invaluable insights into the evolving threat environment, emphasizing the region's often underreported cyber adversaries.
The discussion highlights Latin America's complex cyber landscape, marked by financial-motivated cybercriminals who, until recently, predominantly targeted local victims. Esprit points out the distinction between these cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors, shedding light on the operational and financial constraints that shape their activities. The conversation also explores the impact of language and cultural factors on cyber operations, including how attribution challenges complicate the response to cyber threats.
Esprit's extensive experience offers a comprehensive overview of the spectrum of cyber threats in Latin America, from traditional malware to sophisticated ransomware attacks targeting the financial sector and government agencies. She underscores the significant yet often overlooked role of technology, including the deployment of 5G infrastructure and its implications for regional cybersecurity.
Delving into the dynamics of cybercrime, the episode covers the intersection of cyber and traditional criminal activities, exemplified by cartels expanding into cyber avenues. This segment illuminates the blending of digital and conventional crime landscapes, highlighting the adaptability and resilience of criminal enterprises in the digital age.
The discussion also touches on broader societal and political issues, such as election interference and information manipulation, demonstrating cybersecurity's far-reaching implications. By examining the varying cyber maturity levels across Latin America, Esprit points to the critical need for improved cyber defense mechanisms and the role of international collaboration in bolstering regional cybersecurity capabilities.
In sum, this episode provides an insightful exploration of Latin America's cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, highlighting the importance of regional focus in understanding and combating cyber threats. Through Esprit's expert lens, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique cyber landscape of Latin America and the pivotal role of technology and policy in shaping its future.
- Key Questions Addressed
- Why Latin America's cyber adversaries remain overlooked in global discussions?
- How does the culture and political landscape in Latin America impact its cybersecurity strategies and responses?
- What are the future trends and challenges in cybersecurity within the region?
EDITORIAL NOTE: During the discussion about the 2022 Conti ransomware attack targeting Costa Rica, it was stated that the attack occurred shortly after [President] Santos took office. We would like to make the correction to [President] Chaves.
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Guests:
Kate Esprit, Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, MITRE [@MITREcorp]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-e-2b262695/
Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]
On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin
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Episode Notes
In this new episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin is joined by Kate Esprit and co-founder Marco Ciappelli to explore the nuanced cybersecurity landscape of Latin America. Esprit, with a rich background in Latin American geopolitical affairs and cybersecurity, provides invaluable insights into the evolving threat environment, emphasizing the region's often underreported cyber adversaries.
The discussion highlights Latin America's complex cyber landscape, marked by financial-motivated cybercriminals who, until recently, predominantly targeted local victims. Esprit points out the distinction between these cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors, shedding light on the operational and financial constraints that shape their activities. The conversation also explores the impact of language and cultural factors on cyber operations, including how attribution challenges complicate the response to cyber threats.
Esprit's extensive experience offers a comprehensive overview of the spectrum of cyber threats in Latin America, from traditional malware to sophisticated ransomware attacks targeting the financial sector and government agencies. She underscores the significant yet often overlooked role of technology, including the deployment of 5G infrastructure and its implications for regional cybersecurity.
Delving into the dynamics of cybercrime, the episode covers the intersection of cyber and traditional criminal activities, exemplified by cartels expanding into cyber avenues. This segment illuminates the blending of digital and conventional crime landscapes, highlighting the adaptability and resilience of criminal enterprises in the digital age.
The discussion also touches on broader societal and political issues, such as election interference and information manipulation, demonstrating cybersecurity's far-reaching implications. By examining the varying cyber maturity levels across Latin America, Esprit points to the critical need for improved cyber defense mechanisms and the role of international collaboration in bolstering regional cybersecurity capabilities.
In sum, this episode provides an insightful exploration of Latin America's cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, highlighting the importance of regional focus in understanding and combating cyber threats. Through Esprit's expert lens, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique cyber landscape of Latin America and the pivotal role of technology and policy in shaping its future.
- Key Questions Addressed
- Why Latin America's cyber adversaries remain overlooked in global discussions?
- How does the culture and political landscape in Latin America impact its cybersecurity strategies and responses?
- What are the future trends and challenges in cybersecurity within the region?
EDITORIAL NOTE: During the discussion about the 2022 Conti ransomware attack targeting Costa Rica, it was stated that the attack occurred shortly after [President] Santos took office. We would like to make the correction to [President] Chaves.
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Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube Channel
Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:
📺 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllS9aVGdiakVss9u7xgYDKYq
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