"World of DaaS" Galvanick CEO Josh Steinman - spies, stuxnet, cyber, and securing critical infrastructure
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May 6, 2025 Josh Steinman, CEO of Galvanick and former cybersecurity advisor at the National Security Council, shares captivating insights on foreign espionage in tech and the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure. He discusses the impactful lessons from past cyber incidents like Stuxnet and emphasizes the urgency of enhancing resilience against cyberattacks. The conversation also touches on the complexities of cyber warfare, particularly in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, and explores the risks posed by foreign technology in the U.S.
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Foreign Spies in Tech Companies
- Many large tech companies have foreign intelligence assets embedded within their staff.
- These individuals may influence company policies to serve foreign national or clan interests.
Challenges Protecting Industrial Infrastructure
- Industrial infrastructure is often vulnerable and lacks incentives for cybersecurity upgrades.
- Many critical industries resist investments to improve digital safety due to cost and bureaucracy.
Stuxnet's Physical Impact
- Stuxnet virus destroyed Iranian uranium enrichment centrifuges by hacking them to spin at damaging speeds.
- This cyberattack showed the physical world is as vulnerable as digital systems.