#266 – Nicole Perlroth: Cybersecurity and the Weapons of Cyberwar
Lex Fridman Podcast
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The Cyber Battlefield: Strategies and Vulnerabilities
This chapter examines the rising significance of cyber warfare in global conflicts, particularly between the US and China, highlighting the strategic advantages provided by cyberattacks. It discusses the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and advocates for enhanced cybersecurity measures, emphasizing the need for basic protections like two-factor authentication. The chapter also explores the moral complexities of offensive cyber operations and the potential for a digital Geneva Convention amid the ongoing challenges of attribution and proportional responses in the cyber realm.
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