Defending Against Advanced Actors
In this episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea, Ann Johnson is joined by Cristin Goodwin, the Associate General Counsel of Microsoft's Digital Security Unit to discuss how to defend against sophisticated attack tools and strengthen security against nation-state attacks. Cristin brings her wealth of experience as Microsoft's lead counsel for security incident response and security updates for over a billion customers worldwide, sharing insights on current geopolitical events and the possibility of an international cyber agreement.
Together, they delve into the connections between criminal groups that sell services to governments and the ever-evolving trends in malware and phishing campaigns. They explore topics such as what has caused the recent influx of nation-state hackers and how to bolster security in the future. Tune in to hear from two cybersecurity experts on how to defend against advanced actors.
This episode is produced by Microsoft and is part of The CyberWire Network. You can find Cristin Goodwin and Ann Johnson on LinkedIn, and related content such as Security Unlocked: CISO Series with Bret Arsenault and Security Unlocked are available for listening.
The episode can be found on Spotify via the link provided.
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Learn moreAnn Johnson, Corporate Vice President, Business Development, Security, Compliance & Identity at Microsoft, talks with cybersecurity thought leaders and influential industry experts about the trends shaping the cyber landscape and what should be top-of-mind for the C-suite and other key decision makers. Ann and her guests explore the risk and promise of tools and systems powered by AI, IoT, machine learning, and other emerging technology, as well as the impact on how humans work, communicate, consume information, and live in this era of digital transformation. Please note, the opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and are not endorsed by, nor do they necessarily reflect opinions of, Microsoft or Ann Johnson.
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