Risky Business Risky Business #788 -- Trump targets Chris Krebs, SentinelOne
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Apr 16, 2025 Rob Joyce, former NSA Cybersecurity Director, discusses the fallout from Trump targeting Chris Krebs for his election security stance. The implications for the cybersecurity industry are alarming, with potential chilling effects on public safety. Fletcher Heisler, CEO of Authentik, dives into the complexities of the identity ecosystem and how innovative solutions are emerging to tackle these challenges. They also touch on recent cyber threats, including ransomware trends and the ongoing push for accountability in the spy industry.
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Unprecedented Cybersecurity Persecution
- The targeting of Chris Krebs and SentinelOne by President Trump is unprecedented political persecution.
- This action blurs politics with cybersecurity, undermining national security efforts.
Industry Must Unite Against Blacklisting
- The cybersecurity industry should unify to resist political pressure from the government.
- Collective action, like coordinated withdrawal of classified workers, is necessary to push back against blacklisting.
Telco Security Transparency Demand
- Senator Wyden seeks transparency on telco cybersecurity vulnerabilities by blocking CISA nominations until reports are released.
- Weaknesses in SS7 and Diameter protocols pose serious security challenges to telecoms.