Matthew Olsen

Matthew Olsen, the Assistant Attorney General of the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, gave yesterday a major address at the Brookings Institution. He talked about FISA Section 702, the section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that allows U.S. intelligence authorities to collect against targets reasonably believed to be overseas when their signals pass through the United States. The provision comes up for reauthorization this year, and Olsen argues that it is imperative that Congress act to reauthorize it. This audio from the Brookings event includes an introduction from Camille Busette, the Interim Vice President for Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution; remarks from Olsen; a Q&A between Olsen and Lawfare editor-in-chief Benjamin Wittes; and questions from the live audience.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Martin Casado, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Nathaniel Gleicher, head of cybersecurity strategy at Illumio, and Matthew Olsen, former director at the NSA, delve into the complexities of cybersecurity. They explore how to effectively assess and communicate cyber threats, focusing on the importance of holistic approaches over sensationalized narratives. They also discuss innovative authentication technologies and the evolving landscape of security risks that require collaboration between government and industry for effective solutions.