NatSec Matters Inside the Digital Battlefield: Dmitri Alperovitch
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Nov 20, 2024 
Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder of CrowdStrike and cybersecurity expert, shares his insights on modern digital threats and geopolitical tensions. He discusses the U.S.-China rivalry and why Taiwan's significance is escalating. Alperovitch explores the evolution of cyber warfare, emphasizing AI's transformative role in both offensive and defensive strategies. He advocates for a more aggressive U.S. cybersecurity approach while highlighting the importance of collaboration between government and the private sector to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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Operation Aurora
- Operation Aurora, a 2010 hack targeting Google and other companies, revealed nation-state cyber espionage.
- This groundbreaking event highlighted the theft of intellectual property and intelligence on dissidents.
Cyber vs. Nuclear
- Cyberattacks, unlike nuclear weapons, lack the potential for planet-destroying scale.
- Their effects are often fleeting, making them more suitable as tactical rather than strategic tools.
Cybersecurity's Ever-Evolving Nature
- Cybersecurity is a continuous, evolving field due to sentient adversaries constantly adapting.
- Generative AI, like any new technology, will be utilized by both attackers and defenders.
