Off The Wire: 2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Year in Review & 2025 Predictions

In this episode of Off The Wire, hosts Anthony and Tanner cover a detailed review of 2024, focusing on significant advancements and incidents in technology and cybersecurity. They discuss notable headlines like the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike, the Salt Typhoon incident involving Chinese hackers, and the implications of potential DJI drone bans. The episode delves into the rise of AI and its applications in everyday workflows, the ongoing shift to hybrid cloud models, and the increasing trend towards zero trust security frameworks. As they reflect on the year's technological strides, they also share insights on what to expect in 2025, including potential AI advancements and continued focus on zero trust architectures. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the past year's tech and cybersecurity landscape and a glimpse into the future.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:06 Major Cybersecurity Incidents of 2024

01:15 CrowdStrike Global IT Outage

04:24 Salt Typhoon: Chinese Hackers and Telecoms

07:42 The DJI Drone Ban and Chinese Technology Concerns

12:37 The Rise of Generative AI in 2024

13:54 AI Integration in Everyday Tasks

17:22 Power Usage and Limitations of AI

20:33 Shift to OpEx Model and Hybrid Cloud

24:57 Changing Communication Trends

25:28 The Shift from Email to Chat

26:02 The Rise of Internal Chat Systems

30:00 The Impact of Starlink

32:15 Zero Trust Architecture Gains Traction

33:56 Looking Ahead to 2025

35:01 Building Internal AI Systems

37:28 AI Use Cases and Challenges

48:34 Optimizing Existing Technologies

50:02 Wrapping Up and Listener Engagement