CyberWire Daily

No panic—just patch.

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Jun 26, 2025
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Andy Boyd
In this riveting discussion, Andy Boyd, former Director of the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence and now an operating partner at AE Industrial Partners, delves into the critical urgency of software patches amid alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities. He addresses the dire implications of recent attacks, such as a ransomware incident linked to a patient’s death. Boyd also shares insights on the ethical dilemmas in law enforcement data usage and the evolving landscape of cyber warfare, emphasizing the necessity for collaboration between the public and private sectors.
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Defining Offensive Cyber

  • Offensive cyber involves intelligence collection and disruptive or destructive network attacks.
  • It supports broader military objectives but is not a standalone warfighting domain.
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Unsettled Cyber Strategy Debate

  • Policymakers lack a clear strategic intent for cyber operations.
  • The debate continues whether cyber is a primary warfighting domain or a supporting tool.
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Intentional Cyber Ambiguity

  • Leaders intentionally maintain ambiguity about cyber red lines.
  • This preserves strategic flexibility and conceals capability.
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