The Pygmy Goat: Cybersecurity Collaboration Challenges

In this chapter, speakers analyze a technical report on a backdoor vulnerability in Sophos appliances, humorously titled the 'pygmy goat.' They discuss the frustrations surrounding the lack of transparency and collaboration from government agencies in sharing malware samples critical for cybersecurity research. The conversation highlights the balance between protecting victim identities and the community's need for accessible information to combat cyber threats.