Justin Sherman

Justin Sherman, Senior Fellow at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, discusses the benefits and limits of the new legislation governing data brokers. He talks about the path to the bill's passage, similarities with an Executive Order, ways to improve the law, and the importance of comprehensive privacy regulations.

Eugenia Lostri, a Fellow in Technology Policy and Law, and Justin Sherman, CEO of Global Cyber Strategies, delve into the concept of 'security by design.' They discuss the shift in responsibility for security from users to tech companies and emphasize the importance of integrating security into the tech development process. The duo critiques the complexities of 'security by default' and advocates for a proactive approach, highlighting real-world examples, the challenges of scalability across organizations, and the need for collaboration among cybersecurity and tech teams.

Dina Carlisle, President of the local nurses union, and Justin Sherman, CEO of Global Cyber Strategies, discuss the increasing healthcare hacks, with a focus on the $22 billion ransom paid by a subsidiary of United Healthcare. They explore the vulnerability of hospitals to cyber attacks and the lack of preparedness in the face of escalating threats.

Senator Wyden's investigation exposed a data broker aiding anti-abortion groups in targeted messaging at Planned Parenthood visitors. Justin Sherman discusses the data broker ecosystem, lack of federal legislation, and potential FTC actions. They explore the invasive practices, privacy concerns, gaps in laws, and the selling of location data without user consent to government entities.

Lawfare's podcast discusses the FTC settlement with X-Mode Social, a location data broker. They explore the prohibition of selling sensitive location data, potential actions against data brokers, and the need for comprehensive privacy legislation. The podcast also analyzes the FTC complaint against X-Mode, the challenges of data sharing obligations, and the implications and frustrations surrounding the lack of privacy legislation.

Researchers discuss the national security risks and gaps in the law associated with data brokers selling personal data on U.S. military personnel. They explore the types and pricing of data sets purchased, implications for national security, and policy recommendations for the federal government.

Justin Sherman, Technology Policy and Law Fellow at Lawfare, discusses the link between publicly available information, stalking, and gendered violence. They delve into the role of data brokers, legislative gaps in privacy laws, and the need for regulatory solutions to address these issues.

Justin Sherman, Founder and CEO of Global Cyber Strategies and a Senior Fellow at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, discusses the data broker industry and the need for federal legislation to regulate the collection and sale of personal information, including scams and harms caused by data brokers. They also talk about the manipulation of ads targeting reproductive health care facilities and the importance of privacy concerns for Congress.

On August 23, the Washington Post published a story about a whistleblower complaint filed by Peiter Zatko, the former security lead and member of Twitter's executive team responsible for information security, privacy, physical security, and information technology. In the whistleblower complaint, Zatko describes extreme problems and deficiencies with the security, privacy, and integrity of Twitter's platform. The complaint also alleges that since 2011, Twitter's senior executives have engaged in making false and misleading statements to users and the Federal Trade Commission about Twitter's privacy, security, and integrity.Lawfare senior editor Stephanie Pell sat down with Justin Sherman, a fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative, to discuss some of the most interesting aspects of the complaint. They talked about some of the background leading up to the filing of the complaint, some of its most significant alleged privacy and security violations, and what to look for in the upcoming congressional hearing on the complaint.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Sherman, a Fellow at the Atlantic Council, delves into Putin's historical use of cyber operations during conflicts, like in Georgia and Crimea. He analyzes Russia's current cyber warfare tactics amid the war in Ukraine, highlighting the Kremlin's strategic restraint in major cyber offensives. Sherman discusses the intricate ties between the Russian government and cyber criminal networks, questioning whether recent arrests are genuine or mere political theater. He also emphasizes the complexities faced by Western leaders in responding to these evolving cyber threats.