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"World of DaaS"

Sue Gordon, fmr ODNI/NGA/CIA: OSINT, Cybersecurity, War

Aug 22, 2023
38:12
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Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Sue Gordon, discusses shifting global power dynamics, cyber defense, and the expanding threat landscape. They explore open source intelligence (OSINT), satellite technology, geospatial intelligence, and the dynamics of coalitions. They also discuss INQTEL, the CIA's technology investment arm, and Sue Gordon's extensive experience at the helm of various CIA departments.
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  • The conditions of technology ubiquity, digital connectedness, and data abundance shape the threats and advantages in the digital and data-driven world.
  • China is skilled at using open source intelligence (OSINT) to its advantage, highlighting the need for the US intelligence community to embrace open information and interpret it effectively.

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The Threat of Information and Technology

Sue Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, discusses the three interesting conditions of the current world: technology ubiquity, digital connectedness, and data abundance. She explains how these conditions shape the threats and advantages in the digital and data-driven world. Gordon highlights that cyber offense is a strength of the US, while cyber defense remains a challenge due to the openness of society. She also suggests that China is skilled at open source intelligence and emphasizes the need for the US intelligence community to embrace open information and apply their craft to interpret it.

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