The Rest Is Classified EXCLUSIVE: Google's President of Global Affairs on AI, Cyber Attacks and Silicon Valley
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Oct 9, 2025 Join an enlightening conversation with Kent Walker, as he dives into the Aurora cyber attacks and Google's rapid response strategies. Explore the transition to zero-trust cybersecurity and the reasons behind Google's decision to make the attack public, promoting collective security among companies. Kent reflects on his past in Silicon Valley, recounts tales of early cybercrime, and shares insights on famous hacker Kevin Mitnick. This engaging discussion connects the dots between past and present in the tech world.
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Google's Full-Scale Aurora Response
- Kent Walker describes Google's all-hands response to the Aurora hack, working around the clock to identify and contain the incident.
- Senior managers including Sergey Brin focused on understanding the attack and warning other affected companies.
Shift To Zero Trust Security
- Aurora reshaped Google's cybersecurity strategy from perimeter defense to defense-in-depth and zero trust models.
- Walker notes you can validate identity at every step while keeping usability with simple authentication methods.
Publicly Disclose Incidents To Protect Ecosystem
- Do publicly disclose breaches to help the wider ecosystem respond and protect itself.
- Treat security as a team sport because your safety depends on partners and vendors.