SpyTalk That Was Then
Jun 9, 2021
Former counterintelligence boss warns of the mortal threat posed by Chinese espionage. Clandestine plot by Reagan campaign manager to deny Jimmy Carter re-election discussed. Florida's legislation to combat Chinese corporate espionage and influence on academic institutions examined. Importance of data in spycraft and AI, along with security risks, explored. Dangers of data breaches and intelligence gathering highlighted. Vulnerabilities of open societies and lack of investment in securing ecosystems discussed. Espionage cases and lack of bipartisan independent commission mentioned. Partisan Republican operatives' behavior and historical influences explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Addressing Chinese Corporate Espionage and Influence
02:14 • 3min
The Role of Data in Spycraft, AI, and Security Risks
05:19 • 2min
Exploitation of Data Breaches and Intelligence Gathering
07:07 • 9min
Lack of Investment in Securing Ecosystems
16:11 • 6min
Espionage Cases and the Lack of Bipartisan Independent Commission
21:56 • 23min
Discussion on Partisan Republican Operatives and Historical Influences on Their Behavior
44:59 • 2min