Cyber Warfare and National Cyber Defense with Jason Healey

Much of the United States' progress since World War II on the global stage is due to a powerful partnership between private industry and the US government. The internet itself was a DARPA research project now turned into an economic juggernaut. How do we feed and support this powerful partnership? In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Jason Healey, a senior research scholar at Columbia's School for International and Public Affairs. Jason, a pioneer in the field of cyber threat intelligence and former intelligence officer, discusses his extensive career and the evolution of cyber defense from the late 1990s to today. Topics include the origins of cybersecurity, the challenges of cyber warfare and policy, and the balance between defense and innovation. Jason elaborates on the critical role of metrics such as mean time to detect in measuring cybersecurity effectiveness and emphasizes the importance of harmonizing regulations and frameworks in the U.S. A detailed analysis of recent cyber incidents and the necessity for more robust cyber policies underlines the insightful conversation, making it essential listening for cybersecurity professionals.