This Week in Startups E992: The Next Unicorns: Expanse CEO & Co-founder Tim Junio reduces exposure to online threats by providing “attack surface visibility”, shares insights into current threats from China & Russia, potential 2020 election tampering, reasons for cybersecurity optimism & more – E8 of 10-ep miniseries
Oct 23, 2019
Tim Junio, CEO and co-founder of Expanse, a cybersecurity firm, shares insights from his time as a CIA analyst. He discusses the alarming trends of cyber threats, including Russian election interference and the vulnerabilities posed by unsecured IoT devices. Junio emphasizes the critical need for 'attack surface visibility' in large organizations and explores the implications of foreign infiltration in tech. He also raises optimism around cybersecurity advancements while highlighting the dangers of human error and the significance of strong password management.
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Attack Surface Management
- Create an inventory of internet-connected devices to manage your attack surface.
- This inventory helps identify vulnerabilities and prevent cyberattacks.
Dyn Cyberattack
- The Dyn cyberattack, caused by the Mirai malware, disrupted major websites like Reddit and Twitter.
- This attack exploited vulnerabilities in unsecured IoT devices connected to the internet.
DDoS Attacks and Blackmail
- DDoS attacks are disruptive but not destructive, often used for blackmail.
- Companies sometimes pay ransoms to avoid negative publicity and brand damage.
