The Jordan Harbinger Show 647: Karim Hijazi | When Cyber War Goes Kinetic
Apr 5, 2022
Karim Hijazi, founder and CEO of Prevailion, shares his expertise in cybersecurity and digital risk mitigation. He discusses the alarming vulnerability of our internet infrastructure and the potential consequences of cyber warfare escalating into real-world conflict. Karim highlights the insufficiencies in current defenses and the critical threats to privacy and security. Practical best practices for individuals and businesses to enhance their cyber safety are also covered, along with a deep dive into the complex motivations behind ongoing cyber threats.
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Internet Vulnerability
- The internet's vulnerability is a major concern, with potential consequences for critical infrastructure.
- Everything from medical records to water treatment facilities relies on cloud infrastructure, making a widespread outage catastrophic.
Hijazi's Dangerous Work
- Karim Hijazi's work makes him a target because he thwarts adversaries by inserting himself into their communication channels.
- This disrupts their operations and financial gains, making him a threat to cybercriminals and nation-states.
Prevailion's Approach
- Prevailion's software monitors the web for malware pings to control servers, like looking for smoke from a fire, not the fire itself.
- This approach allows for detection even if malware is hidden within a system, as it must eventually communicate.