In this special edition of Cybersecurity Today, your deepfake host Jim Love dives into the world of cybersecurity with new guests Marcel Gagné, an open-source guru, and Andréanne Bergeron, the director of research at GoSecure. The panel, including regular David Shipley, discusses the increasing threat of deepfakes in corporate and political spheres, the resilience required to combat modern cyber threats, and the necessity of critical thinking and education to navigate the ever-evolving landscape. From CrowdStrike's humble admission of a major security lapse to the growing concerns around AI-driven attacks, this episode offers insights and practical advice for both IT professionals and the general public. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion on how to stay ahead of cybersecurity challenges!

00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Today 00:22 Meet the Panel: Experts in Cybersecurity 02:08 CrowdStrike's Humility at DEF CON 03:54 Elon Musk and Infrastructure Failures 12:05 The Debate on Digital Identification 21:02 Deep Fakes: The New Frontier 23:59 The Rise of Digital Avatars 24:28 Open Source and Security Concerns 24:55 Commercial Availability and Control Issues 26:08 Media and Public Perception 26:56 Deepfakes in Politics and Business 27:29 Ease of Creating Deepfakes 27:57 Real-Time Deepfake Threats 29:12 Organizational Resilience and Culture 29:59 Human Psychology and Cybercrime 33:19 The Future of AI and Human Intelligence 35:23 Critical Thinking and Education 37:19 Balancing Technology and Human Factors 39:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 50:14 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements