WE'RE IN! - Michael Daniel on untangling cybersecurity’s complexity problem

Michael Daniel on untangling cybersecurity’s complexity problem

07/31/24 • 35 min

Cybersecurity has a complexity problem. A tangled web of technical, psychological, economic and geopolitical factors enable and motivate malicious actors. Michael Daniel, CEO and president of the Cyber Threat Alliance, is helping public and private organizations decode these complex motivations with information sharing, including the Ransomware Task Force.

In this episode of WE’RE IN!, Michael elaborates on his "immune system" approach for the internet, a strategy where threats are quickly identified and neutralized. But this requires robust – and highly trusted – information sharing between groups.

Listen to hear more about:

The threat assessment for the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting potential threats from Russia and Azerbaijan
The need for more resilient software systems that can degrade gracefully rather than catastrophically fail
Michael’s thoughts on industry diversification and the value of different viewpoints in tackling cybersecurity challenges

Listen to hear more about:

The threat assessment for the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting potential threats from Russia and Azerbaijan
The need for more resilient software systems that can degrade gracefully rather than catastrophically fail
Michael’s thoughts on industry diversification and the value of different viewpoints in tackling cybersecurity challenges

Previous Episode

Anand Prakash on cloud security startups and next-gen hacking

Anand Prakash on cloud security startups and next-gen hacking

Anand Prakash, founder of startup PingSafe, shares his insights on building a successful cybersecurity business and his experience as a top bug bounty hunter. He emphasizes the importance of fast execution, accountability and learning from mistakes when growing the company acquired by SentinelOne, where he’s now a senior director of product management.

In the latest episode of WE’RE IN!, Anand touches on India's prominence in global tech – particularly in security research and bug bounty programs – and he shares his personal journey into cybersecurity, which began with a curiosity about hacking at a young age in cyber cafes.

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How bug bounty programs have evolved, with companies now more open to ethical hacking due to increased awareness of data breaches
The viability of government efforts to reduce entire classes of vulnerabilities like SQLi
If AI is effective in improving red teaming and bug bounty hunting

Next Episode

Sara Mosley on best practices for Zero Trust

Sara Mosley, technical director for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Cybersecurity and Technology Services, works with the U.S. State Department to help identify threats and potential compromises. In her role, she advocates for a Zero Trust approach that focuses on protecting critical data rather than trying to secure everything equally. She recommends balancing security measures with mission needs to prevent users from circumventing security protocols.

In this episode of WE’RE IN!, Sara underlines the importance of collaboration between IT and security teams to adequately protect data and address relevant threats in anticipation of the September deadline for federal Zero Trust compliance.

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The role of the private sector in adopting Zero Trust frameworks and providing security tools
Preparing for emerging technologies like quantum computing and their accelerated development due to AI advancements
Why Sara believes hackers will initially benefit more from AI advancements than defenders