

Ahead of the Threat
Federal Bureau of Investigation
On Ahead of the Threat, Bryan Vorndran, assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, and Jamil Farshchi—a strategic engagement advisor for the FBI who also works as Equifax’s executive vice president and chief information security officer—discuss emerging cyber threats and the enduring importance of cybersecurity fundamentals.
Featuring distinguished guests from the business world and government, Ahead of the Threat will confront some of the biggest questions in cyber: How will emerging technology impact corporate America? How can corporate boards be structured for cyber resilience? What does the FBI think about generative artificial intelligence?
Featuring distinguished guests from the business world and government, Ahead of the Threat will confront some of the biggest questions in cyber: How will emerging technology impact corporate America? How can corporate boards be structured for cyber resilience? What does the FBI think about generative artificial intelligence?
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Oct 23, 2024 • 44min
Episode One: Aron Ain
Aron Ain, the former CEO and current executive chair of UKG, provides insights into leading a tech giant during a major ransomware attack that crippled thousands. He shares his strategies for maintaining transparency and rebuilding trust with customers amidst crisis. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of cyber threats, including election interference by foreign actors and the Salt Typhoon hack. Ain emphasizes resilience, effective communication, and the importance of strong organizational culture in navigating cybersecurity challenges.

Oct 16, 2024 • 8min
Episode Zero
On Ahead of the Threat, Bryan Vorndran, assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division, and Jamil Farshchi—a strategic engagement advisor for the FBI who also works as Equifax’s executive vice president and chief information security officer—discuss emerging cyber threats and the enduring importance of cybersecurity fundamentals.Featuring distinguished guests from the business world and government, Ahead of the Threat will confront some of the biggest questions in cyber: How will emerging technology impact corporate America? How can corporate boards be structured for cyber resilience? What does the FBI think about generative artificial intelligence? Listen to new episodes biweekly and stay Ahead of the Threat.Listen to Ahead of the Threat episodes, read the transcripts, and find related material at fbi.gov/aheadofthethreat.Subscribe to Ahead of the Threat wherever you get your podcasts:Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahead-of-the-threat-the-fbi-cyber-podcast/id1774312272Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7nV7uYsEK4nH87ADpooAyAMore ways to follow us: ahead-of-the-threat.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fbicyberX: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/ YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi


