Brett Leatherman

In this discussion, Brett Leatherman, Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Operations at the FBI, sheds light on the evolving cyber threat landscape. He covers the alarming rise of ransomware and its impact on sectors like healthcare, emphasizing the need for robust security measures. The conversation also delves into the FBI's collaborative strategies with the private sector to bolster national cybersecurity, particularly in the face of state-sponsored cyberattacks. Leatherman shares insights on the FBI's proactive initiatives to thwart cybercrime and support victims of attacks.

Brett Leatherman, Deputy Assistant Director for Cyber Operations at the FBI, discusses the FBI's response to cyber threats, including operations against threat actors like Volt Typhoon, indictments of Chinese nationals, strategies to combat ransomware attacks, and the importance of collaboration between the private sector and law enforcement agencies.