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Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Insider Perspectives from a Former FBI Agent

Engineering Culture by InfoQ

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Acting Like a Spy Hunter

Summary: Data and trust are crucial for cybersecurity. Understanding your organization's data (who has access, where it resides, access patterns) is key to identifying breaches early. Building systems of control, including strong encryption and two-factor authentication, are essential investments.

Insights:

  • Knowing your data contextually (who accesses what and when) helps spot anomalies and potential breaches.
  • Stronger two-factor authentication, beyond text messages, enhances security by giving users more control.
  • Cybersecurity should act as an early warning system, catching breaches quickly to prevent catastrophic damage.

Proper Nouns:

  • Eric O'Neill: Former FBI agent and cybersecurity expert, offering advice on data protection.
  • China: Example location for a flagged unusual login attempt.
  • Trump: Mentioned in an example of Chinese spies compromising phone records.

Research:

  • What are the latest advancements in two-factor authentication technology?
  • How can AI and machine learning be best utilized in cybersecurity systems?
  • What best practices should organizations follow to protect their sensitive data from insider threats?
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