EP 21 - Back to the Cyber Future: Theresa Payton on Evolving Digital Threats (Part 1)

Since the earliest digital days, cyberattackers have targeted identities in their quests for riches, chaos and even revenge. So, what if we could hop into a flux capacitor-equipped DeLorean, hammer-down to 88 mph, and go back in time to better understand how yesterday’s threats influence today’s landscape – and what history can teach us about outpacing adversaries? Today, we do that – and a whole lot more – with a fantastic guest: Theresa Payton. 

Payton is the first woman to have served as White House Chief Information Officer, a best-selling author and the founder and CEO of Fortalice Solutions. In part one of our talk, host David Puner and Payton cover a lot of ground: Payton highlights some of the major cybersecurity trends and threats during her time in the George W. Bush White House – from SQL injection attacks to emerging ransomware. She also reflects on technology’s role in expanding – and complicating – the attack surface, and offers innovative insights for defenders, drawing from her experience as a veteran cybercrime fighter. 

As you’ll hear, it’s a great talk – so good that we’re releasing it in two installments. Be sure to check out part two of our conversation with Theresa Payton, which will release on March 1. You can make sure not to miss it by following Trust Issues – available on all major podcast platforms. 

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