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Beyond the CrowdStrike outage: The larger forces at play, and a long-term view on cybersecurity

Jul 20, 2024

Veteran cybersecurity expert Erik Moore discusses the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage and the future of cybersecurity. Moore talks about the increasing complexity of cyber threats, the need for quicker responses, and the overhaul of current testing processes. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the field's advancement and societal impact in the long term.

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Cybersecurity firms must adapt faster to AI-driven threats fueled by geopolitical and financial factors.

Enhancements in testing and deployment processes are crucial to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.

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Impact of Global IT Outage on Businesses and Cybersecurity

The podcast discusses the consequences of a global IT outage affecting flights, businesses, banks, and healthcare providers due to a bad update from CrowdStrike cybersecurity firm, not a cyber attack. CrowdStrike is a key player in cybersecurity, utilizing advanced technology like AI to combat complex and rapid cyber threats. Eric Moore emphasizes the need for cybersecurity companies to adapt faster to evolving threats driven by AI, geopolitical forces, and financial influences.

Intro

2min

Cybersecurity Challenges and Endpoint Security Failures

8min

Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures in Response to Geopolitical Tensions

9min

Reflections on Cybersecurity, Microsoft's Role, and the Need for Diversity in the Industry

5min

Embracing Technology for Long-Term Progress and Stability in Society

2min

This week: the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage, the larger forces at play, the future of cybersecurity, and where the world is headed long-term.

Our guest is Erik Moore, a veteran of the cybersecurity field and program director for the online Master of Science Program in Cybersecurity Leadership at Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics.

Moore says cybersecurity companies are facing faster and more complex threats due to factors including AI, and geopolitical and financial forces, requiring quicker responses. Current testing and deployment processes need to be overhauled handle these new challenges effectively. But long-term, he's optimistic about where the field and the world are headed.

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